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2

2007 on

Mazda 2 Hatchback 2007 on
  • Good to drive; stylish; holds its value
  • Awkward boot shape; noisy at speed

2003 to 2007

Mazda 2 Hatchback 2003 to 2007
  • Durability, safety
  • Lacklustre drive, not as sporty as other Mazdas
3

2004 on

Mazda 3 Hatchback Hatchback 2004 on
  • Good to drive and spacious
  • Firm ride, slightly dowdy image
Mazda 3 Saloon Saloon 2004 on
  • Well built and engaging to drive
  • Limited range
Mazda 3 MPS MPS 2007 on
  • Subtle styling; great engine
  • Feels like there's too much power at times
323

1998 to 2003

Mazda 323 Hatchback 1998 to 2003
  • Practical, spacious, reliable
  • Bouncy ride, poor instrument layout
5

2005 on

Mazda 5 Estate 2005 on
  • Versatile and good to drive
  • £1,600 diesel price premium
6

2008 on

Mazda 6 Saloon Saloon 2008 on
  • Good to drive; handsome; plenty of rear space
  • Not as cheap as you may expect; Bluetooth is optional
Mazda 6 Estate Estate 2008 on
  • Stylish, practical, premium feel
  • No high-performance MPS or four-wheel drive versions

2002 to 2008

Mazda 6 Hatchback Hatchback 2002 to 2007
  • Handling, looks, equipment
  • Engine noise on some petrol models
Mazda 6 Saloon Saloon 2002 to 2008
  • Handling, looks, equipment
  • Engine noise on some petrol models
Mazda 6 Estate Estate 2002 to 2008
  • Handling, looks, equipment
  • Engine noise on some petrol models
Mazda 6 MPS MPS 2006 to 2008
  • Fast and enjoyable without the wrong sort of attention
  • Saloon-only body hampers practicality
CX-7

2007 on

Mazda CX-7 Estate 2007 on
  • Sleek styling for a 4x4, fun to drive, quality interior
  • No diesel, no automatic option, no factory satellite navigation option
MPV

1999 to 2004

Mazda MPV Estate 1999 to 2004
  • Reliability, well equipped.
  • Engine noise, lack of cubbies.
MX-5

2005 on

Mazda MX-5 Convertible 2005 on
  • More mature and sophisticated
  • Not as fun as it used to be

1990 to 2005

Mazda MX-5 Convertible 1990 to 2005
  • Classic modern roadster, affordable.
  • Cheap 'Eunos' imports without history.
Premacy

1999 to 2004

Mazda Premacy Estate 1999 to 2004
  • Space, comfort.
  • So-so handling.
RX-8

2003 on

Mazda RX-8 Coupe 2003 on
  • Style, performance, four useable seats
  • Rotary engine is thirsty