Mazda 323 Fastback (1994-)
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comparable price to same in class.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Dealers expensive for parts / servicing. Shop around.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Lovely drive, smooth, quick and responsive handling.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Can be sluggish at low revs, but when 3000+rpm, it's great!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never let me down (touch wood).

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great looking car. Add-ons hard to find, but be persistent.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Pretty good. Passengers haven't complained. Done a few long trips.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Just an immobiliser?! Does worry me slightly.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    As always, you pay for what you get, and you can pay quite a bit.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Brake pads make a squeeling noise when time to change. Indicator light would have been a better idea.

    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