Mazda 626 Hatchback (1997-)
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Outstanding value, although servicing and spares not cheap and fuel economy not stunning , most manufacturers connot get this kind of reliability on new models let alone 7 year old ones!

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Servicing at main dealer not cheap but it's the only time they get to see the car.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Pretty comfortable regular 120 mile trips no problem.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    You would be suprised how short journey times can be!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I have never owned a car with such outstanding reliability. 100% faultless not even a bulb. Most manufacturers cannot get this level of reliability on new models let alone 7 year old ones!!

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    I cannot understand why this vehicle is not more widely appreciated as it is not that bad looking most newer cars look worse!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Hard wearing firm seating decent stereo climate control there is not much wrong with that.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Standard equipment very good.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not the cheapest but you get what you pay for.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Are you kidding - bullet proof.

    Other

    2 years and still not even a bulb ( hope I have not cursed myself).

    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