1974 Mazda 808 review from Australia and New Zealand

So far, nothing has gone wrong with the car. I have had it about 2 months now, and the little car has been great.

We had to replace the rocker gasket seal upon purchasing the car, because of a small leak of oil, but apart from that the car has only needed, a few hoses replaced and flush of brake fluid.

When I purchased the car, it was fitted with a reconditioned 323 engine. That had only done 7000 kilometers since it was installed. The lady who owned the car before me bought it brand new and owned it ever since. She has kept the little thing in pristine condition. A credit to her. No rust what so ever and the brake pads and tyers always checked and replaced when needed.

The color of my 808 is a bit of an of put though, its lime green, but being so, it does have an immaculate paint job. It is automatic, which was rare for the 808's, but I really did want a manual, but couldnt pass up the chance to own the well kept car.

My friend who is a mechanic does all the servicing for me. Mainly because he works for Mazda and doesn't want to see my money go down the drain.

A new paint job won't be too far down the track, and then it won't hurt the eyes so much anymore. Great car, that runs well, drinks minimal petrol and just loves to start on those cold mornings.