Mazda 626 Hatchback (1997-)
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bought car with 2000 miles for less than £10k.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I get 41mpg on the motorway at 70mph.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I do over 100 miles a day and never feel tired.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    When driven hard, it's surprisingly quick.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never lets me down. Only had to replace one bulb in 2 years.

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    3 out of 5 3.0

    Just another family hatchback.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Plenty of room, even with 4 adults and luggage.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Impossible to steal, easy to steal from.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    This is my second 626 and both have been ultra reliable.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    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