Mazda MX-3 (1991-)
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    For a 1.8 V6 24v car, it's well worth it.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Can be expensive on parts and fuel when you hammer it!

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fantasic. Sticks to the road, even when cornering at 80mph.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good top-end; matches BMWs and Subarus on motorways, not really something to write home about from standing start.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Never broken down, but a few parts here and there.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A bit hair-dressery for a bloke after 12 months.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Nice. Front seats fold flat too!!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Fantasic Mazda reliablity.

    Other

    New exhaust, new tyres, new CV joint and new disks front and rear. Also beware of corrosion to break pipes.

    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