Mazda MX-3 (1991-)
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Lots of car for little money.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    High fuel consumption for a 1.8, even allowing for it being a V6, and parts are expensive.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very grippy with smooth, great sounding engine.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fast and fun to drive.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    2 years, 24,000 miles and nothing has gone wrong.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Looks good without being flash.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    For a 2+2 very good, even comfortable in the back, but hard ride.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    None as standard.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Dealer unhelpful, but my car is an imported one.

  • 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