Mazda MX-5 (1990-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Expensive when I bought, but now a good deal.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to run.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent road-holding and some of the best driving fun I have had.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not the fastest off the lights, but the fun makes up for the lack of performance.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    One slight problem with the hood seal in three years. Can't be bad.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Hairdresser comments as usual, but it looks great with the hood down.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I'm a six footer and I find it ok. Not best suited for long journeys, though.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What can you say, it's a soft-top.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Can't fault them.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Hood seal problem.

    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