Mazda MX-5 (1990-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Dirt cheap now the market is flooded with imported rubbish.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Use specialists for as much as you can.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Add chassis stiffeners - available from specialists.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Adequate rather than outstanding.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Easy to work on if needed.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Hairdresser and mince are often heard from people who have never driven one.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It's a 2 door convertable - what do you expect?

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    OK with the hard roof on but as above.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Polite.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Exhaust replaced for one that sounds better.

    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