Mazda 323 Fastback 1.5i GLX 5d (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Got it in mint condition at an excellent price, loads of car for not much money.
Costs
Glad I got it for a good price. Likes the juice and parts/servicing prices can be scary. If it's got around 50k-60k miles on the clock, check it's had the cambelt changed. Insurance groups very high across the range.
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On the road
Driving
Sporty feel, good round corners.
Performance
Wish I'd got the 2 litre. Ok between 30 and 70, forget the bits before and after.
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Living with it
Reliability
Bought with complete service history, kept it going, never had one problem.
Image
Not many manufacturers dare put four doors on a coupe. Mazda did and pulled it off in style. Don't know what they were thinking with the next models.
Comfort
Excellent. Fits five adults with ease, can be a little rough at low speed but nice on the motorway. Driving position can be tweaked to suit anyone.
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Security and Service
Security
Touch wood, never been tested. FF Mazda immobiliser recognised by insurers if number quoted.
Service
Both Mazda dealers I have used have been very helpful, if not very expensive.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Parts/servicing very expensive. Cambelt change around £400.
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