1998 Mazda MX5 review from Australia and New Zealand
"As much fun as a bugeye Sprite and 100 times as reliable!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The very small battery goes flat within about 3 weeks if the car isn't driven. If it's a 'weekend special', make sure you take it for a run every couple of weeks.
The paint seems to be very thin and chips easily.
Otherwise, it runs like clockwork!
General comments?
I owned a bugeye sprite once and thought I'd never find another car that was as much fun - but I was wrong.
To drive an MX-5 is to be guaranteed a huge smile, and the car is beautifully put together as well.
And, to top it all off, the resale is excellent - if you ever sell. I know I won't, mine's a keeper!
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| I found myself a bargain |
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| Incredible performance for cheap |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 21000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 31500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Lancer |
| Date of Entry | 27th September, 2002 |