• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I think it says you're an individual, since they are nowhere near as common as the Fiesta that it's related to. When I first had it there weren't many around and I liked being a bit different.

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

    They think it's great.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Definitely.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Don't know, but it'd have to be something that's a little out of the ordinary.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £8,699

    When did you buy the car?

    May 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Seemed to be about the going rate at the time.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    The delaer was one of these car super sites, where there's no negociating a better price.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Great little car that's very nippy and handles very well, making it fun to drive. The clutch is a little unforgiving, but other than that I love it.

    What's it like to park?

    Dead easy, with good all around visibilty.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    All 4 alloys corroded - particularly the fronts Air-con radiator disintegrated Perished rubberised button on rear hatch Annoying clutch pedal click But to be fair Mazda UK and the dealer rectified all of the above during the warranty period.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Easy to park, and good visibilty.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Folding heated door mirrors.