Mazda 626 Hatchback (1997-)
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lot of car for the money.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Routine servicing (£200) all that has been needed.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nothing special. Handling better than a Passat, though.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Ok, though thashy and noisy at high revs.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Nothing gone wrong.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What image?

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Ride hard, but seats ok and lots of space.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Never been tested in anger.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No fuss and the car was cleaned in and out.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Had new pulley belts, as old ones were slipping.

    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