Mazda 323 Fastback 1.8i Executive 5d Auto (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Excellent car - until it goes wrong.
Costs
Repairs very costly, e.g. transmission pipes corroded and new ones cost £400 fitted.
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On the road
Driving
Good driving position - plenty of seat adjustment.
Performance
Plenty of zoom.
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Living with it
Reliability
Good until transmission pipes started leaking after only four years.
Image
Not bad.
Comfort
Good.
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Security and Service
Security
Only an immobiliser.
Service
Service good - spares very expensive.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Corroded transmission pipes - leaking fluid and manufacturer not interested.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No