So far, nothing has gone wrong. However, I recently bought it used, and have been inspecting things on it. I fixed battery corrosion, for example, before it became a problem. There's a minor oil leak on the passenger side of the engine block, but I'll fix that.
Handles good, sporty (just making sure I go easy on it due to high mileage), etc. ES is like the LX V6 but with ABS and all wheel disc. It is truly fun to drive. Roomy interior for its size, plenty of trunk space for its size. As I inspect it, I seem to find that it was well assembled by the factory, and that most things on it tend to last longer than I'm accustomed to.
The lx-v6 came with ABS and 4-wheel disks too. I have a 94 lx-v6.
I just brought a used mazda 626 es, and I love the car. but there is a rattling like noise when I push on the accelerator. does anyone know why that may be? I got a new power-steering hose. and certain turns it feels like I don't have power steering. the mechanic said that it still has some air in it. but it will eventually turn easy. is that true? but I love my car I just want to fix everything before something minor become major.