Mazda 626 Hatchback (1992-)
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good, solid car for not a great deal of money.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Parts are very expensive and hard to source apart from at main dealers.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great chassis gives good roadholding. Ride is a bit firm. Could do with more sound proofing.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fast enough. Boy racers need not apply.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No major problems (yet).

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A good looking car for the non poser.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Big car with plenty of legroom all round. Good, firm seats. Enormous boot.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Has just about everything as standard.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    N/A

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Automatic choke tends to be sticky.

    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