Mazda MX-3 1.8i SE 3d (1995/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Great value. Book value is £3k, paid £2k for mine with full service history and only 71k miles.
Costs
Reasonable when driving sensibly. Thirsty if you use all the revs.
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On the road
Driving
Great fun to drive. Not too exciting, but there is potential to release more horses.
Performance
No supercar, but enough for most situations. Great soundtrack from the silky smooth V6 though, so who cares how quick it actually is!
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems.
Image
Underrated, but it's fairly rare and does get a second glance, even if it's only coz people are thinking "what is it?"
Comfort
Comfortable 'up front' with plenty of legroom. Rear seat passengers need to be contortionists!
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Security and Service
Security
Standard is pretty poor, but mine has a TOAD Thatcham 1 system, which I've read is very good.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Super reliable, no problems.
Other
Had to replace n/s window guide weatherstrip.
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