2003 Mazda MX5 review from North America
"It's a planter - put the top down and fill it with soil"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
After purchasing this fine convertible, I was able to drive a full 25 miles before it broke down and had to be towed. It is as-yet unresolved.
General comments?
While I understand that not everything works correctly, it is how a company reacts that really separates the wheat from the chaff and in this case, it was clear Mazda neither did a good job in publicizing its roadside assistance program in its documentation, nor in training its representatives at the dealership to know about it. When I called them for help, they gave me a number that turned out to be a phone sex line. When calling back, they gave me a number for roadside assistance in a different country.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 250 miles |
| Most recent distance | 275 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru Loyale |
| Date of Entry | 15th April, 2003 |