2003 Mazda MX5 review from UK and Ireland
"Great car; not just for women"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
In 2 years of ownership, the engine warning light has come on once. Dealer reset and said it was due to an O2 sensor.
General comments?
I bought the car primarily for my wife in the limited edition colour of splash green. I wanted an S2000, but she didn't.
The car is quick (ish) but could easily handle more power. However, as many have said, the car is not about straight line speed. It's in the corners where the car comes into its own, you can think the car round roundabouts without incident. If you want, you can get the tail to slide out, but it feels safe and very controllable.
The handling is spot on, but as you would expect for a low riding sports car, the ride is very firm and can get tiring over long journeys. The wind noise is lower than I expected, and very acceptable.
The car also has one of best gear changes I've experienced, requiring only a flick of the wrist. Fuel consumption is OK.
Standard CD player doesn't sound that special.
Overall a great little car that you will want to take for a drive just for the hell of it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Date of Entry | 21st March, 2008 |