Mazda 323 Hatchback (1994-)
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bought for below list price.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cambelt £100. Tyres about £40 a corner.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Reasonably refined and quite smooth.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Don't push it in the wet!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems yet.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Dashing and sporty. Doesn't look its age!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lots of adjustment for driver's seat.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No alarm or immobiliser, but no interest in it either!

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Avoiding main dealers as no warranty left, but Beaconsfield Mazda very helpful when I was checking out the car.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Poor rear view.

    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