The car started to rust in several places in 2007. By 2008, the rust had wrapped around to the outside of the rear wheel wells as well. I counted 7 spots of rust in all.
The tires are expensive and need to replaced often.
The brakes last only about 30k miles, which is more often than any other car I have ever owned.
The front end was just starting to make some weird clunking noises when I turned the steering wheel. I traded it in before things got worse!
I really did love this little car. This car handled like a dream, very sporty and cornering was actually fun!
The gas mileage was good, but not as good as my old Corolla.
The interior was very comfortable and sensible, everything placed where I needed it and easy to use.
The style of the car is great - everyone that I met asked me about the car and people really loved it. I will miss this car.
I'm glad I got rid of the Mazda, the rust was spreading like crazy and I need something that's going to last longer than 72k miles.
That is exactly what is going on with my Mazda.
I also own a 2002 MP5, After about three years it started to rust around the wheel wells.
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