Mazda 626 Hatchback (1997-)
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A lot of car for your money.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Neither here nor there.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Drives fine.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not a missile but it's stiffly sprung so it corners pretty well.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The Daddy. I bought it partly to test Japanese cars reputation for reliability and have not been disappointed.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Practically invisible.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice and big inside though the seats are a bit hard if there's nothing on you.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No alarm but has an immobiliser. A big H/fords steering lock means it's going nowhere.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I can't really say because it's only been in once.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Just a tyre, a battery and a cam-belt.

    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