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Mazda 5 Review - Car Review (2008 Jan)
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What they said when the Mazda 5 was new… (Jul 17 2005) LINE up half a dozen categories of car for test drives and chances are that no one will pick a people carrier. The sports car, definitely; the coupe, probably; off-roader, maybe; but MPV... Mazda 5 Review
S-Max Rival: Mazda 5 Review - Car Review (2010 Mar)
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If you’ve ever got a bit carried away by a fad – Atkins diet anyone? – and later realised that you had gone a little over the top, then you could be a car designer or European road safety legislator. The legislators are forever maki... S-Max Rival: Mazda 5 Review
Mazda5 2.0 Sport - Car Review (2008 Dec)
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PEOPLE movers don't tend to be sporty - but no one has told Mazda.The car maker whose Zoom Zoom slogan was introduced to describe the sportinesss of the whole range believes its MPVs shouldn't be exempt.Even though the Mazda5 might have seven seats a... Mazda5 2.0 Sport
Best driving MPV of all - Car Review (2010 Jul)
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FOR me, the Mazda5 is the best driving midi-MPV of them all. It really shows that you don’t have to give up enjoyment when your family grows.It uses the excellent 1.8 and 2.0-litre petrol and diesel engines from the Mazda6, and will take seven adults... Best driving MPV of all
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
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

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Mazda 5 News, FAQs and Buyer's Guides

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Mazda MPV breaks 50mpg barrier (2011 Jan)
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ANOTHER seven seater has joined the 50-plus club with Mazda launching its latest MPV.Powered by a 1.6-litre diesel engine the new look Mazda5 is capable of averaging 54 to the gallon.Emissions are down to 138g/km dropping the vehicle down a couple of... Mazda MPV breaks 50mpg barrier
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
Mazda reaches for the sky (2011 Mar)
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MAZDA plans to improve the average fuel economy of its vehicles globally by a staggering 30 per cent by 2015.While most manufactures at the Geneva Motor Show are displaying electric or hybrid vehicles as the way forward – Mazda believes there is an a... Mazda reaches for the sky

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Used Mazda 5 Fault Guide

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