• Summary

    1 out of 5 1.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Economical, practical.

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

    Just another car, but they have seen the car being towed about and they will never buy another Mazda.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Never

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Looking at Hyundai I10, with 5 year warranty and fairly good reviews.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £2,300

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2014

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    YES. The car has run only 40000 miles and looked good in and out, second owner, one lady driver.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    AUTOMATIC

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    1 out of 5 1.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Poor driving comfort, althoough it has PAS, not easy to steer, large turning circle.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy to park as it is a small car.

  • Living with it

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Yes, the gear selector packed up 2 months after purchase after running just over 40000 miles! The garage said it would be uneconomical to repair and advised scrapping it.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Nothing

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    None