Mazda MX-5 1.6i 2d (98) (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Fantastic - no other car combines so much fun with (a bit of!) practicality.
Costs
Cheap to run - 45mpg and less than £300 fully comp insurance.
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On the road
Driving
Great fun to drive. Every journey, long or short, is enjoyable.
Performance
Wish I'd bought the 1.8 - but the 1.6 is fast enough!
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Living with it
Reliability
Owned for 4 years and done 63,000 miles - never ever let me down.
Image
Always turns heads - young and old.
Comfort
I'm only 5.1, so no problem there. Might be for taller people though.
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Security and Service
Security
Immobiliser fitted when new - nobody would DARE steal my car!
Service
Always very helpful and forthcoming with advice.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Absolutely none whatsoever.
Other
If you don't wind the windows up tight, it leaks when wet - but hey so what!
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