Mazda 323 Hatchback (1998-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good value but just too dull looking to get a 5

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap to service at local garage. No reliability issues as long as you don't give it a tank of unleaded!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Could ALMOST be described as 'sporty' to drive. This may seem unlikely for a plain looking diesel!

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very good, considering you get around 50mpg. Outguns most cars when you need it too

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The air con has broken, but otherwise its 70K of trouble free motoring.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    It doesn't have one

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    I find the drivers seat increasingly uncomfortable.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The best security possible. It's a Mazda - no-one wants to steal it!

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Main dealer car bought from was very poor. Appeared to have never been serviced - despite the dealer promising this would be done before delivery AND stamping the service book.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    none

    Other

    aircon stopped working

    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