• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Steady and reliable with a bit of flair

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Everybody thinks that it is a good looking little sporty hatchback

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes. Reliability, running costs, equipment levels and boot space

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Another Mazda

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £8,500

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2002

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes. Car was in immaculate condition and to date has suffered from no major problems

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Good looks and equipment levels

    What was the dealer like?

    Very attentive

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Excellent. Good suspension (if a little hard) good steering and reasonably quick for a 1500cc engine

    What's it like to park?

    No problems or major blind spots

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Couple of rear linkages have had to be replaced other than that the car has been trouble free

    What's most practical about your car?

    Boot space. Carries more than my previous Jeep Cherokee

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Sports kit