Mazda 626 Hatchback (1997-)
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The GSi has got lots of "stuff" - pity the sucker who bought this new at nearly £19k - I bought second hand for £6k.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    This has cost me less to run than a friend's Escort.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Actually turns corners unlike Vauxhalls and Fords.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    This is the 135BHP version - feel the difference between 3000 and 5000 revs.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    120,000 miles and the only thing that broke in that time was a front brake caliper - and I still haven't changed the exhaust !

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Who cares - you sit inside the car and look out.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No complaints from anyone.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Assume OK - I still have it.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Never needed any contact with the manufacturer.

  • 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