Mazda 626 Hatchback (1997-)
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    SE equipment not bad, full leather, climate control, Traction control etc

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Reasonable, around an average 33 mpg

  • On the road

    Driving

    1 out of 5 1.0

    No feedback from the steering at all, pretty much hit and miss. Doesn't handle at all, don't use cheap tyres, only makes handling worse

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    2.0 litre 16 valve adequate, not blistering performance

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seems dependable enough, but time will tell

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    What image

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Terrible, not enough adjustment on drivers seat, lower squab to short, no umber support

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Standard alarm ok, but replaced it with aftermarket alarm

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Never used a main dealer

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None, so far

    Other

    None, so far

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes