Mazda 626 Hatchback (1992-)
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Only cost was £400 a year ago and only needed a tyre and servicing.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very economical.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    OK, but 323 is better.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good for the size.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    not broke down but a few problems as written in problem section but has over 100,000 miles

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    OK for age

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good quality interior and seats not too noisy.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Poor, has been nicked but got it back.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    sevice car my self bought no parts

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Can smoke for 20 seconds when started cold in the morning, and noisy tappets but new oil stopped them ticking.

    Other

    Hand brake could be better, occasional noise from rear suspension.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes