Mazda MX-5 (1990-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Buy parallel import and save a fortune. Get one with hard top.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Close your eyes, laugh and when you see the dealer bill, laugh.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    In the dry, great. When it's wet, get the bus, or BUPA cover, ditch the yokahama tyres.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Chill out and enjoy the scenery. Less is more.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It's Japanese, not an MGF.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Learn how to do a nifty perm. At £30 who's the fool?

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    If you're 6ft tall, leave your legs at home.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Always park outside police stations, or employ a minder.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    For the money you'd think they would wash it as well.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Faultless.

    Other

    Gormless.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes