• Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Boring family man

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

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    I would not buy another Mazda .Car is just past its 6 year anti perforation warranty and is rusting from the inside out particuarly on the rear wheelarches .Looking at other Mazda 323's it appears to be a common trait .Garage have not been helpful and speaking to a Mazda mechanic it affects most Mazda's built 2001/2/3 just outside the warranty period

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Anything but a Mazda

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £4,600

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2006

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Drives fine although it is nothing special

    What's it like to park?

    Visibility not the greatest

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Mechanically the car has been fine apart from a faulty knock sensor (common fault on these cars )

    What's most practical about your car?

    Good family car

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?