Mazda MX-5 (1990-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent value for money. Can't get a sports convertable with the same spec for the price.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Low to insure if you do so via the MX5 club. Only costly item is a new hood (should you need one). You can fit this yourself to keep the cost down.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Brilliant on country roads, but lacks power on motorways.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fairly economical, high consumption at high revs.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    3 years and 65,000 miles resulted in 2 new tyres and an exhaust pipe. Rock like reliability, never failed on me.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good for the price.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not bad. I'm 6'2" so it got a little tight on long journeys.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    It's a soft-top - anyone can get in if they want!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Brake caliper.

    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