1993 Mazda 626 GLX from UK and Ireland - Comments

Belts slipping on supercharger unit had to replace all belts( there is a lot of them)

Back calipers replaced

Passenger electric window works, but only from controller on drivers side.

No problems with transmission yet but am aware that these transmission can be faulty.(I have changed transmission oil every 10000 kilometers which helps

The car is comfortable, reliable and economical. I get 40 miles per gallon more on motorways. If you are happy to cruise along its great, but it would not win any races. I intend driving it into ground so I won't be changing it for a while. Starts on a frosty morning first time.Supercharger unit gives great torgue for towing.Lovely whine off the supercharger unit. Very quiet for a diesel.

I would like to know what type of supercharger you had on your Mazda 626 and where you got it from. please contact me at rswann2316@yahoo.com.

I had (sadly) this version in the from of a hatchback. It drove like a dream, and with the all new ABS brakes it stopped as well. Mine was the 118bhp version in the form of a 2 litre engine. Richard Hammond of Top Gear called the smooth ride of a Micra 'witchcraft' but he should drive the 626. The power steering worked in a fantastic way and the car handles like no other. The auto 'box is another bonus feature in the 626. It is so quite it is scary, although tire noise is an issue. Fuel economy was good, not great, and selling it was the hardest thing I had to do. I never loved a 'car' as much as this Mazda. I before it had a Corolla, and now I have one. They were both terrible compared to the 626. Oh, and one thing I should mention: my children, watch a show about an experiment, called experiment 626!

I am still in the 1993 2L,the cam belt has been replaced 3 years ago, the new cooling tank 2 years ago. The car is roomy and is very quiet, the steel is very light that I can drive with fingers, enjoy this car especially in the congested traffic. But somehow the first gear keeps skipping to the second which the mechanic told me long time ago, this is still okay, but until recent, the 626 has a very big appetites which take 11 liters for 60 kilo, which normally can run 100K.

Have already changed the motor oil and the gear ATF, the fuel system is okay, but when this in on the road the transmission is slipping. Would guess this the the gear slippage problem. Would need to seek for advise and help from here.

I still love driving it, the engine is still very quiet, but not if this is burn gas. Would very much appreciate to receive advise and help here. thanks.