Mazda MX-5 (1990-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good Value if you manage to get one with full history. (this is essential)

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Parts are expensive. Insurance is very expensive on an import. I pay £2400 3rd party fire and theft at 22 with no claims!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It handles like a go kart, but light on the back end

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Sprightly, but there is plenty of room for improvement. Starts to fade out after 100mph

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Well it's Japanese! Be careful with your clutch, as these cost from £300 to replace

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    The guys hate you, but the girls love it and if your a guy, that's what counts isn't it?

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    The seats are comfortable for around 20 miles, then gets quite soar. (leather seat version)

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Unless you have a thatcham, this is an open invitation. You may as well leave the keys in! Beware of some inports as there is a spare key under the drivers wheel arch in a black box.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Get a loan if you have thrashed your car!

  • 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