Mazda 323 Hatchback (1998-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bought second-hand from auction (Mazda FSH).

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Service parts are resonble, but have just paid £120 for a new wing mirror.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent! Handles well, tight, responsive, although traction control lets you down when trying to power out of a corner.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Smooth, but lacks grunt. It's a shame that the power doesn't match up to the handling.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Second 323f. Last one ran for 120,000 miles without a blip. IT'S A MAZDA!

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Love the looks. It's quite a head turner.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Hard ride, but after 3 months your body adjusts. Loads of space.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Well it has been stolen yet!

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have only used once, but very good.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    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