• Summary

    1 out of 5 1.0

    What does this car say about you?

    The aftersales experience says that we were fools to buy a Mazda

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Looks quite smart and roomy

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Aftersales has been a joke. Parts supply (for a Ford based and Ford built car) is absolutely woeful. WOULD NOT BUY ANOTHER MAZDA

    What are you likely to buy next?

    August 2010 - possibly much, much sooner if we still cannot get an HT Lead

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £9,400

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Good deal - base price £ 8400 on the road - added extras, 3 years interest free credit

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Actually on a 57 plate. Previous experience of Mazda 323 and Premacy. Therapy table fits into boot

    What was the dealer like?

    At sale - good Since - extremely poor

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Quite light to drive. Low profile tyres and karge wheels (16 inch alloys) make ride hard

    What's it like to park?

    Easy to park

  • Living with it

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Coil pack and HT lead. Interior grab handle Waited seven weeks so far for HT Lead and still waiting. Dealer and Mazda UK don't want to know Definetly will not buy another car from Birmingham only Mazda dealer and definitely will not buy another Mazda

    What's most practical about your car?

    Tailgate, low sill, boot space, ease of folding rear seats

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Rear parking sensors