1994 Mazda MX5 review from Australia and New Zealand
"Lots of fun and very reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Leaking coolant hose at 172000km, which was easily replaced.
General comments?
Has been very reliable. Have travelled about 17000km in just over a year since I bought it, with just the usual oil and tune up needed when purchased, and after 10000kms.
I have taken it on numerous long distance trips, including a 2000km trip down in the South Island of New Zealand, which included a drive up a narrow 4WD road, which was steep, windy and lots of fun.
Has been my daily driver. Always fun, especially around round-a-bouts in the wet, when you can easily slide the backend if you want, with just a quick turn of the wheel.
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| Great value: Fun and Reliable |
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| 1993 - MX5 B package 1.6 L 16v Perfect |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 158000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 175000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Laser |
| Date of Entry | 29th November, 2007 |