Mazda 323 (98-03) - Review

Review by Parkers on
The modern 323 should have been more popular, but its lack of image and Mazda's relatively low profile on the British market hindered its acceptance. Plus points are good reliability and build quality and a roomy, well equipped cabin. It's also pleasant to drive, especially with the lively but refined 1.8 and 2.0 engines. Used values tend to be high - shortage of stock means that prices tend to hold up better than average in the small family sector.
3 out of 5

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Equipment

The 323 is available in 6 trim levels; LXi, Sport, SE, GXi, GSi and GSE. The specifications are as follows; LXi - 14-inch steel wheels; central locking; RDS radio cassette; electric front windows; driver, passenger and side airbags; immobiliser; alarm. Sport - 16-inch Spider alloys; sports body kit; air conditioning; leather steering wheel; remote central locking; RDS radio cassette (CD Player available with 2.0 Sport 5dr AC); electric front windows; twin airbags; immobiliser; alarm. SE - alloy wheels; air conditioning; remote central locking; CD autochanger; RDS radio cassette; electric front windows; driver, passenger and side airbags; immobiliser; alarm. GXi - 14-inch steel wheels (available on most models); central locking; radio cassette; electric front windows; side airbags; 4 speakers. GSi - 14-inch steel wheels (alloy wheels available on 1.8 GSi 5dr 98-00); central locking; radio cassette; electric front windows; driver and passenger airbags; alarm and immobiliser available on 1.8 GSi 5dr 98-00; air conditioning. GSE - alloy wheels; side impact protection; metallic paint; remote central locking; air conditioning; driver airbag; electric front windows; alarm; RDS radio cassette; 4 speakers.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Central locking
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Manual sunroof
  • Metallic Paint
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Traction control
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