• Summary

    1 out of 5 1.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Nothing - it was a good deal at the time

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Surprised I still have it.....!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No Way

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Another Mazda perhaps and MX-5

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £9,500

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2003

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Good offer through a work scheme

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Very Good

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Easy but sluggish to accelerate from standing

    What's it like to park?

    Easy

  • Living with it

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Ignition Unit NS front wheel bearing CD player Drivers seat lifter always stiff & broke off at 40k front discs replaced at 20K and 40K gear selector linkage failed at 60K timing chain failed at 65K Instrumets randomly failing at 69k

    What's most practical about your car?

    Easy to drive, light clutch

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?