1996 Mazda MX3 GS review from North America
"Absolutely beautiful, inexpensive sports car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Seal on the back hatch between the glass where it says "Precidia" and the paneling started falling off.
Leak in the left rear light seal.
General comments?
The dealer had 3 on the lot, but two were the 1.6L with higher mileage and the other was the 1.8L. Bought the 1.8 even though it was more expensive and have absolutely no regrets. Really quiet car, corners beautifully, nice sporty car with a lot of power. Decent on fuel consumption and delivers speed when you need it. I really love this car.
Only things that might be a bit uncomfortable are the back seats, probably wouldn't want to go on long hauls with people back there.
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| Fun, Sporty, and Economical! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 56000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 58000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 25th May, 2001 |