1999 Mazda 626 LX review from North America
"Reliable (so far)"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump failed at 117k (was replaced at 105k).
General comments?
I must be the only semi-satisfied Mazda guy in the house. I bought the 626 LX in 2004 when it had 75k miles. It's been extremely reliable and I've never had a single issue with the automatic transmission.
I replaced the timing belt at 100k (should have done so earlier) and had the water pump replaced at the same time. 1 year later, the water pump just failed (which isn't right), so I just had it replaced again today. Also replaced the valve-cover gasket today at 117k, since it was starting to leak a little oil.
Other than than, the car is running great right now.
Recommended reviews
| A low performance car |
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| It's a great car; it just hasn't been maintained |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 75000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 117000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda Camry |
| Date of Entry | 29th April, 2009 |