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Early Mazda's have good reliability - Car Review (2009 Jul)
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MAZDA'S latest cars deliver much more driving fun than they could offer before but their earlier cars were still very capable and reliable.The Focus-size 323 built from '98 to 2003 is practical and accomplished, with good refinement and engines which... Early Mazda's have good reliability
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
Small 4x4s - Car Review (2009 May)
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Many families are turning to the small 4x4. The small 4x4 still offers a high driving position and the sense of capacity for all the family kit. But they are cheaper to run than the big 4x4s and they don’t make the drivers look like eco-monster... Small 4x4s
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
Right Car Right Price: Bad new cars but great used cars - Car Review (2010 Jan)
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The recently released Renault Laguna coupe is surprisingly stylish, with a rear end to rival an Alfa Romeo. But at a minimum of £21,000 from new it needs to be more than pretty. There is a lot that is fabulous about it – the cruise, the e... Right Car Right Price: Bad new cars but great used cars
Cars for a snowy spring - Car Review (2011 Feb)
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I THOUGHT the bad weather was behind us, but the recent snow in the north of England lead to a spike in 4x4 inquiries.But buying a 4x4 is a risky business.You don’t need to spend Range Rover money to give yourself full winter mobility, nor do you hav... Cars for a snowy spring
Ultimate Company Car? Sports car picks of the month - Car Review (2010 Jan)
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The market has around 300 used Alfa Romeo GTs on the market, two thirds of which are diesels. Now a brand new Alfa Romeo GT 1.9 JTD will cost around £25,000 and who can really justify spending that kind of money on a pretty but slightly slow, s... Ultimate Company Car? Sports car picks of the month
Alfa Romeo GT 1.9 JTDm - Car Review (2006 Feb)
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IN motoring terms, coupes are possibly the ultimate fashion statement.Usually dearer than the saloon on which they are based, they always have less space, higher insurance bills and don't necessarily go any quicker than a four-door. But their star is... Alfa Romeo GT 1.9 JTDm
Bewildering range of 3-Series - Car Review (2009 Nov)
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THERE are few cars which are as much fun and as easy to live with as a BMW 3-Series.I preferred the looks of the last but one model built until 2005, but the latest one drives just as well as all the rest.Never buy without all or most of the service ... Bewildering range of 3-Series
Z3 fails to match MX-5 - Car Review (2008 Aug)
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PRICES for the BMW Z3 roadster are down to a much more affordable level.It was BMW's answer to the Mazda MX-5 and MG F but although it is stylish and has the BMW stamp of quality it's not as exciting to drive as the Mazda and doesn't feel as poised a... Z3 fails to match MX-5
Flawed BMW still fun - Car Review (2010 Jul)
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BMW Z3 roadsters are pretty affordable now but they’re not as much fun to drive as a Mazda MX5.They are mainly well-built but don’t feel as poised or sharp as a sportscar should.All were built in the USA not Germany and this is why quality is occasio... Flawed BMW still fun

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Mazda 323 News, FAQs and Buyer's Guides

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Mazda previews 323 replacement (2003 Mar)
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THE design of the new Mazda3 is revealed at the Geneva Motor Show today in the shape of the MX Sportif which the company calls a 'sneak preview' of its all-new compact family car, due at the end of the year.The company admits that the Sportif is a re... Mazda previews 323 replacement
Oil leak (2008 Apr)
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Hello, Just Bought a 2000 Mazda 323 1.3lxi. Seems to be oil seeping from a threaded hole on the top of the engine near the oil filler cap. There are a few threaded holes on the top of the engine which i don't think are meant to have screws in them. ... Oil leak
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
Mazda saves customers up to £4,000 (2011 Dec)
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MAZDA is introducing a ‘Pay no VAT’ offer on most models in its line-up, meaning the Japanese manufacturer’s range now starts from £8,672.And the campaign is made more appealing by the offer of zero per cent finance over four years with only a 30 per... Mazda saves customers up to £4,000
Mazda sales on the up (2011 Jan)
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THEY’RE popping open the champagne at Mazda’s Hiroshima HQ as the company celebrates recession-busting production and global sales figures.The 1.3 million vehicles which the company produced in its factories around the world last year represented a m... Mazda sales on the up

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Used Mazda 323 Fault Guide

Before you buy a used Mazda 323 you should be aware of the common faults or wear items specific to the Mazda 323 that you should check for. Our research amongst the experts that work on the Mazda 323 everyday has identified the essential engine checks, interior items that you need to ensure work, wear items to spot on the Mazda 323 suspension, areas on the bodywork to inspect, and information about official recalls of the Mazda 323.

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