| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
9.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 175000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 177000 miles |
Summary:
Dependable, efficent car
Faults:
The clutch in the car went two days after I got it, but I got that fixed.
I never got the blinkers fixed.
I got in an accident and totalled the front end of the car.
General Comments:
Easy to drive, very comfortable. Runs good for a little car and has good pick-up.
It was my first car and I would have traded it for nothing. I wish I had the money to get it fixed.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 4th September, 2001
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.4 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 153000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 159000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 244 |
Summary:
A very good car, fun to drive, inexpensive to buy and own
Faults:
Nothing serious. The power antenna isn't power anymore, the fuel gauge only works when the tank is at least half full and I sometimes have to yank the gas tank cover lever twice to open. But for a thirteen year old car it's really nothing. I've changed the oil twice, but had _no_ repair costs since I got it five months ago.
General Comments:
Extremely reliable (even more reliable than my old Volvo), powerful and fun to drive yet fuel efficient, perhaps a bit small (I'm 6'2", 200 lbs) but fairly comfortable thanks to the adjustable steering wheel.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 11th July, 2001
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
9.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 88000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 101000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Nova |
Summary:
Fast and cheap
Faults:
The front driver side CV joint went bad at 88000.
The blow off valve or air bypass valve needed replacement at 95000.
General Comments:
This Mazda is the strongest running engine that I have ever been in for a four cylinder.
The cars handling is not the best, but some cheap mods can help a lot.
Overall I am very happy with the car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 23rd April, 2001
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| Engine and transmission | Turbo |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
9.4 / 10
|
Faults:
Your upkeep and maintenance needed for a car with 185,000 miles on it until recently when my son overheated it when a hose broke on a trip. Even then, the block did not crack and the car runs but needs to be rebuilt.
General Comments:
The car was the best I have ever had and performance was outstanding. All of the electronics continued to work and there is no rust on the car. The price to overhaul the engine was too much at the dealer, therefore I gave it to a friend who works on cars (he loves it) and plan to buy a 1999 626.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 7th February, 1999