1991 Mazda 626 Efini MS-6 review from Australia and New Zealand
"Understated performer - best value for money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 110,000km, paint on front edge of hood has started bubbling/flaking off. We have a maroon colour; this is the second maroon one I've seen with the problem.
At 120,000km, rocker gasket failed, oil in the spark plug holes; it's cheaper to buy new HT leads every couple of years, rather than to get the gasket fixed.
At 127,000km, radio aerial failed to retract; seems to have come loose from internal extender or has stripped its gears.
At 127,000km, CV joints on the front are just starting to get noisy when turning corners.
General comments?
Lots of room with the back seats down - I got a 2.1m computer rack in; which is as good as some station wagons.
Handles well with power steering.
Slightly underpowered when you put your foot down, and we have the V6 version; I'd hate to try the 4-cylinder model.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1991 |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 110000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 127000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 7th May, 2006 |