Engine cracked head at 155,000km - replaced with a reconditioned motor.
Power steering pump failed at 160,000km.
Paint faded very badly on horizontal surfaces after 12 years in Australian conditions.
New carburettor at 160,000km.
This car would have been brilliant with a better engine (something like a Subaru Turbo Boxer...!). It does lack a lot in acceleration, especially with the automatic slushbox and non-injected engine.
As it is, it has been a superb highway cruiser. Passengers often comment that the seats are the most comfortable they have ever been in. The handling is really quite excellent with the electronic suspension set to "Hard" - turns in beautifully at any speed.
I can't go wrong with you there, I have one myself and the exact same thing has happened to mine.
And the same thing happened with mine!
Thanks boyz, I'm thinking of buying a 929. I'm all into comfyness :)
The 2.0 litre F/MA engine certainly DOES NOT embarrass itself on the road, and provided it is serviced well this engine will go forever... it is why the same engine and drivetrain was used in the b2000 ute, Ford Courier, e2000 / econovan range.
The same engine was used in the early 626 and that went like the clappers due to the lighter weight of the vehicle.
I'll always have a thing for Mazda's of this era... just unkillable and a cut above the other brands... Subaru included.
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