Mazda 323 Hatchback (1998-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bought new for £11k - much better than rival cars. Good deals around due to intro of Mazda 3 soon.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    1st service was £120 with dealer - cheaper than expected. Fuel average.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great handling. Comfortable drive. Fast enough for most needs.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent performance for the money it cost!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    100% so far with 13k miles on the clock.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Sport model is subtle but menacing! Nice alloys, has to be in black though - looks crap in forest green!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Sports suspension gives a rigid ride as you'd expect. Bonus picnic table if you fold the front pax seat forward!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems experienced.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent from Carlisle Mazda as always.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes