Mazda 323 Hatchback (1998-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent value run-around car - good specs for the money.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Haven't had a service yet, but so far has been economical to run.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Good comfort and good all-round driving position with steering rake adjust too. Excellent.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good performance, economical with fuel. Only a 1.5, so no 0-60 in 2 seconds!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent reliability. Brakes are a weak point, though can be sorted easily.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not the most desirable of looks but it's not ugly...

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfy seats with good adjustability on driver's seat.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Hasn't gone missing so far... no false alarms either.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Had a recall on the car and have had info through from Mazda. Been pleased with after-sales service.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None, though ignition coil was involved in a recall.

    Other

    Brakes - had to have brakes seen to as ABS kept kicking in.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes