1987 Mazda 323 javelin SX review from UK and Ireland
"Reliable Cheap and Sturdy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Absolutely nothing serious has gone wrong with the car. There is some rust on the rear wheel arches, which has started to spread to one of the sills, but all electrics are still working perfectly well, and the engine appears to be mechanically sound even for this relatively high mileage.
There are some small oil leaks at the gaskets, but I have only put in 1 litre since purchase.
Had to replace the petrol cap with a vented one as vacuum was building up in the tank causing fuel supply problems.
The back hatch door rattles a bit, and the lock has broken, but still operates from the lever inside. The rams holding the hatch have leaked however, and need replacing to keep the hatch fully open.
General comments?
Good little beginners car with PAS, rear window heater and some nice touches such as adjustable lumbar support, map lights, ignition and keyhole illumination.
Not fast enough to get into trouble with, especially fully loaded, but starts every time.
Overall economical to run with fairly low petrol/oil consumption.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 102500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 106000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 22nd January, 2003 |