Mazda 323 Fastback (1994-)
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great looking car for the same prices as a Golf.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Servicing expensive through dealers. Repairs aren't cheap either.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    VERY GOOD! Never seems to roll, can take anything thrown at it.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Could do with more poke, but can do 105 mph no problems.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Never once not started. Central locking playing up and wing mirror loose.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A head-turner, and it's still basically a family hatch; best with alloys and spoiler!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comfy seats, but friends tell me the back is too low and not very spacious

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    After having the car only two weeks, some idiots tried to break in, but just bust locks and damaged doors.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Never seemed willing to help, REALLY bad service

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Rattles seem to be the biggest problem. Wing mirror has come loose, squeaky clutch pedal.

    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