Mazda 626 Hatchback (1999-)
  • Economy

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    £453 for a service! But you don't need to do anything else - it's a Mazda.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good precise handling for the size of the car.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not very refined acceleration in lower gears, strong in 4th and 5th.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Mazda.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Forget it (I can't even remember what it looks like).

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Loud road noise at speed (above 40mph), cabin dull and too much plastic.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not really been tested though.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Although expensive, you get the feeling of quality and peace of mind.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    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