1988 Mazda 323 SE 4 door review from North America
"Bargain, economical and long lasting"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- Mostly age related (brake discs, full exhaust).
- More recently valves have begun to leak (after 200k miles).
General comments?
Still has the original timing belt.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1988 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 13 miles |
| Most recent distance | 216000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 15th September, 2000 |