Mazda 626 Estate (1988-)
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent features and depreciated £600 over 3 years.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Pricey parts but did not bother to fix things as car was old.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Love the sports seat and the Momo steering wheel.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    2 litre 1991 car with 150HP. I was really impressed. Handling left a lot to be desired.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    In 3 years central locking developed a mind of its own and alternator went.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Don't give a damn about image.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems - lots of adjustment in the seat.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Hopeless. I could open the door (and I did) with a lollypop stick.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Did my own.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None.

    Other

    3 clutch changes in 160,000, central locking did what it wanted, emissions control thingy under rear wheel arch disintegrated.

    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