Mazda 323 Fastback (1994-)
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Packed full of kit for next to nothing.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Drinks the petrol if you put your toe down, otherwise its great.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Sits low to the road, but don't even bother if the road is wet, believe me I know!!

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not bad for a 1.5 considering its size, just don't be thinking it's a sports car.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No major problems.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    People think it's a sports car - quality needs alloys though.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Really nice sports seats (almost bucket), most stuff is electric- you can't go wrong.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Remote central locking would have been nice, not been nicked yet.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not cheap.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Refined.

    Other

    Clutch is on its way out at 60k they don't drive too well after some idiot has driven into the side of them!!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes