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2

2007 on

Hatchback 2007 on
Mazda 2
  • Good to drive, stylish and sporty look, holds its value well, good equipment levels
  • Awkward boot shape, noisy at speed, firm ride

2003 to 2007

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

2009 on

Saloon 2009 on
Mazda 3 Saloon
  • Stands out from the usual hatchbacks, good to drive, high levels of standard equipment, excellent 2.2-litre diesel engine
  • Not as desirable or as practical as the hatchback version
Hatchback 2009 on
Mazda 3 Hatchback
  • Sleek styling, excellent build quality, good refinement, responsive handling
  • Not as much boot space as many alternatives
MPS 2009 on
Mazda 3 MPS
  • Strong performance, superb in-gear acceleration, aggressive looks, good value for a hot hatch
  • Not very engaging to drive, steering struggles under acceleration, lacks the feelgood factor

2004 to 2009

Hatchback 2004 to 2009
Mazda 3 Hatchback
  • Well equipped, good to drive, decent rear passenger space
  • Dreary and dated cabin, bland image, firm ride, lacks refinement
Saloon 2004 to 2009
Mazda 3 Saloon
  • Well built and engaging to drive, neatly styled, good rear passenger space
  • Limited range, not as practical as hatchback, dull cabin, lacks refinement
MPS 2007 to 2009
Mazda 3 MPS
  • Subtle styling, great turbocharged engine, storming performance, affordable prices
  • Feels like there's too much power at times, not as driver focussed as other hot hatches
323

1998 to 2003

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

2005 on

Estate 2005 on
Mazda 5
  • Neat handling, stylish looks for a people carrier, rear sliding doors, well equipped
  • More a six-seater rather than a seven, small boot with all seats in use
6

2008 on

Hatchback 2008 on
Mazda 6 Hatchback
  • Spacious cabin, large boot space, good to drive, well equipped, excellent diesels
  • Interior quality could be better in places, ride is a little unsettled
Saloon 2008 on
Mazda 6 Saloon
  • Good to drive, handsome looks, plenty of rear space, superb diesel engines
  • Not as cheap as you may expect, Bluetooth is optional, lacks versatility of hatchback
Estate 2008 on
Mazda 6 Estate
  • Stylish looks for an estate, practical interior, premium feel, large boot area
  • Some cheap feeling interior plastics, firm ride

2002 to 2008

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

2007 on

Estate 2007 on
Mazda CX-7
  • Sleek styling, strong performance, fun to drive, quality interior, economical diesel available from 2009
  • No automatic gearbox option, limited engine choice
MPV

1999 to 2004

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

2005 on

Convertible 2005 on
Mazda MX-5
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  • Great fun to drive, stylish looks, available with metal folding roof, superb value for money
  • Not very practical, no air-con on entry-level models

1990 to 2005

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

1999 to 2004

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

2003 on

Coupe 2003 on
Mazda RX-8
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  • Unique style, good performance, rear-hinged doors, four useable seats
  • Rotary engine needs to be worked hard and is thirsty as a result
 
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