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Mazda 2 Review - Car Review (2008 Jan)
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What they said when the Mazda 2 was new… (Feb 4 2003) A COUPLE of years ago Mazda was teetering on the edge, with sales down a massive 50 per cent and with no apparent hope of recovery. But all that has changed. The Ford-owned Japanese comp... Mazda 2 Review

Best kept secret in cars: Mazda 2 road test - Car Review (2009 Jun)
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I wish I had had more time with the Mazda 2. Like all Mazdas it is a driver’s car that also just happens to work in a day-to-day way. It strikes a rare compromise where everyone wins. In terms of driver enjoyment, the driving position is perfe... Best kept secret in cars: Mazda 2 road test

Little Mazda ideal for downsizing - Car Review (2012 May)
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THE Mazda2 built between 2002 and 2007 was based on the Ford Fusion and Fiesta, so had a great starting point.And it’s fine if you don’t want too much in the way of performance, because it only got fairly low power engines.It’s an ideal car for those... Little Mazda ideal for downsizing

Mazda 2 1.6 Sport - Car Review (2003 Jun)
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ARE you a motorist who enjoys hurtling along country lanes? Or how about crashing a supermini through huge puddles while grinning like a madman?If so, the Mazda 2 could be right up your street - especially if you believe the TV advert for the Japanes... Mazda 2 1.6 Sport

Little Mazda is 2 tempting - Car Review (2008 Jun)
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COUNTDOWN? Sorry, count me out.When it comes to the numbers game they never quite stack up with me.Indeed the only figure I was ever remotely interested in belonged to the curvaceous Carol Vorderman.Mazda, on the other hand, is well up to speed when ... Little Mazda is 2 tempting

One 2 remember from Mazda - Car Review (2003 Feb)
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USING route planners who have all the attention to detail of Homer Simpson could be a recipe for disaster when launching a new car.In the case of the European launch of the Mazda2, their "directions" left many motoring journalists scratching their he... One 2 remember from Mazda

Mazda2 1.6D Sport - Car Review (2009 Aug)
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THE new Mazda2 has made an immediate impact in the supermini sector - and now a bigger diesel engine is giving more power to its motoring elbow.The recent introduction of a 1.6-litre diesel takes the Mazda2 to a different level performance-wise compa... Mazda2 1.6D Sport

Mazda2 Sport 1.5 - Car Review (2010 Apr)
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WHEN it comes to reinventing itself, Mazda has few peers.The company has always had a reputation for bullet-proof reliability, but that also came with a reputation for building dull-looking cars – with honourable exceptions like the always excellent ... Mazda2 Sport 1.5

Mazda 2 1.6 Sport - Car Review (2003 May)
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THERE'S a lot resting on the Mazda2.With one in every three cars bought in the UK being in the super-mini category, its engineers have had to develop a car to replace the Mazda121 and Demio which would challenge the class leaders.So its specification... Mazda 2 1.6 Sport

Used Approved Mazda - Car Review (2008 May)
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 Used Car Expert ask, "What do I get if I buy a Used Approved Mazda?" Are the cars inspected? “Yes, This inspection covers a service validation, engine, transmission, chassis, and electrical checks, a general condition c... Used Approved Mazda

New Mazda breaks cover - Car Review (2011 Nov)
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MAZDA has let the look of the slinky up-coming replacement for the Mazda6 out of the bag with the unveiling of the Takeri concept at the Tokyo Motor Show this month.The saloon-hatch will get all Mazda’s new fuel saving SKYACTIV technology which inclu... New Mazda breaks cover

Mazda estate still the best drive - Car Review (2011 Dec)
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I KNOW I’ve always been a bit of a devotee of Mazda’s 6 but having just driven another version – the 2.2 diesel estate – I’m still not wrong.It drives superbly in every situation and, in estate form, makes a perfect family car.An average of 44 miles ... Mazda estate still the best drive

Crossover with 60mpg - Car Review (2011 Oct)
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WITH the launch of the new CX-5, Mazda is showing off its fuel-saving and emissions-reducing SKYACTIV technology for the first time.The CX-5 crossover was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show and will go on sale here next year powered by a range of n... Crossover with 60mpg

The driver's choice - Car Review (2012 Feb)
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TOYOTA has finally revealed the price of the long awaited GT 86 coupe.Built to cater for the driver’s market, it’s a low slung, rear wheel drive sportster in the mold of the classic Corolla AE 86 and it’s aimed squarely at those who prioritise driver... The driver's choice

Mazda6 2.2D Estate - Car Review (2011 Jan)
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ESTATE cars conjure up images of slobbering dogs, oil covered bikes and chocolate covered kids.The Mazda6 is a proper family wagon but it matches the roof bars and dog guards with high tech spec, stylish looks and sporty performance that now, along w... Mazda6 2.2D Estate

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Latest Mazda supermini ready to roll (2010 Nov)
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THE latest versions of Mazda’s popular supermini, the Mazda2, are ready to roll onto the roads of Britain with a wider choice of variants, new styling features, revised interior trim and a modified  rear suspension system.The new line-up features a n... Latest Mazda supermini ready to roll

Mazda says 3 into 2 does go (2008 Jan)
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MAZDA is about to proceed with the introduction of a three-door version of the Mazda2 model to compete against a similar rival from Kia.It will be the first three-door version of the Mazda2, which will go head-to-head with the Kia Pro-cee'd from Marc... Mazda says 3 into 2 does go

Mini Mazda offers tax breaks 2 (2003 Apr)
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MAZDA is hoping to cash-in on new corporate tax rules aimed at encouraging fleets to operate 'clean' cars, with its new low-emission Mazda2 supermini.All businesses can claim a first year allowance of 100 per cent enhanced capital allowances on the o... Mini Mazda offers tax breaks 2

Car buyers spending less since election (2008 May)
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Mazda offers and news (2010 Feb)
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Click the image below to learn about Mazda latest offers on: Scrappage deals (it runs until the end of March 2010) New & used Mazda brochures and test drives New Mazda deals with some of the cheapest finance offers available on a... Mazda offers and news

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