1997 Mazda MX5 Classic review from UK and Ireland
"Cool, great handling, but needs a bit more power"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Small rust spots under the rubber stoppers in the boot. Cured with success by the dealer.
Unreliable central locking.
Cracked dashboard. Replaced by the dealer.
General comments?
Great handling, but needs more power on the straights. Feels like it can handle more BHP.
Very reliable.
High 'head turning to £££ spent' ratio.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 26000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin Metro |
| Date of Entry | 13th July, 2001 |