Mazda 323 Estate (1986-)
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bought it ex-demo, did 150000 trouble free miles.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fuel consumption OK 42 mpg if driven carefully, Only needed one replacement headlight unit (Stone-damaged and a secondary choke.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Easy around town and happy cruising at Motorway speeds.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It's a small family estate!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Mazda deserve their reputation.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Image free!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No one ever nicked it!

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Always helpful, but expensive.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Willing, a bit noisy if pushed.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes