Faults:

I can't really say that there has been anything "wrong" with the vehicle, other than the normal wear & tear.

Seats wear @ 100,000 miles.

Wire fuses were gauged too small from Manufacturer.

Easy to break into without smashing windshield.

Horn will sound sometimes and sometimes not. Usually lasts for a month at a time.

General Comments:

Car is very peppy and gets great gas mileage.

Parts are dealer only. Due to the ease of totaling the car in an accident, the junk-yards are full of parts (i.e. alternators, starters and interior parts).

I can get a whole set of tires with lifetime mounting, balancing and rotation for @ $140.00.

The air conditioning compressor was sized too small from the factory, even when fully filled with Freon, it still would not perform. This was true when I purchased it.

Faults:

This car was a rebuilt from a flood. I have only had to put on a new exhaust and had a problem with the taillights. The taillights died right after I got the car. I was able to fix it in about 5 minutes with a toggle switch instead of ripping out the headlight switch and everything else.

General Comments:

This car is definitely a must for anyone that travels as much as I do. I travel about 47,000 miles a year between my two vehicles. This car gets me at least 45 and usually 55 miles per gallon.

Surprisingly peppy for such a small motor and will actually top out at impressive speeds for the motor.

I am 6 feet 4 inches tall, and this car has more leg room and head room than most other vehicles that I have driven.

Very plain car without any extras, but definately one of the most reliable and cheap-running vehicles that I have ever come into contact with. I wish they still made these. I will have this car as long as possible. No chance of selling it unless it is for another one!

Faults:

I had to replace the brake rotor and exhaust when I got the car.

Put brakes on it twice (run a paper route so this is to be expected).

General Comments:

This is the most reliable car that I have ever had.

Paid 375.00 for it and run it for 30,000+ miles and have done very little to it.

Very inexpensive to run.

Uncomfortable to ride in.

Faults:

My temperature sensor went at 125,000.

My exhaust was replaced at 126,000.

Both lower ball joints were replaced at 170,000 kilometres.

General Comments:

Thus it's small, and doesn't have air-conditioning, it is very reliable and has had no major engine problems yet.

It drives great in the snow and uses a very low amount of gas.

With the exception of the driver's seat, the interior is in great shape.

Faults:

A hand brake line seized, locking one of the rear drum brakes on. Resulted from rusted brake line assembly. Occurred twice.

Exhaust train very prone to rust -- had the manifold between catalytic converter and engine repaired twice.

Windshield wiper fluid pump failed when the car was eight years old, needing replacement.

Some parts were god-awful expensive, like the headlight assemblies, which would run US$200 re-manufactured, $100 salvaged.

Breaks seemed to require service every two years, but this could've been my driving habits. :)

No structural integrity when in collisions. Was totalled in September in a three-car rear-ending that didn't really damage any of the other cars!

Fixed-position steering wheel a bit cramped for my 6'3" frame.

General Comments:

Great economy.

Felt "stable" at high speeds (e.g. 80 MPH and on corners). Handled beautifully well in the winter on ice and snow; FWD+manual transmission. Very forgiving of aggressive driving on slick surfaces.

Lots of head room in the cabin.

Pretty spunky for a 65HP 1.2L (Mazda) engine when combined with the 5 speed manual transmission!

Some parts were very cheap, like a $30 front quarter panel replaced after a collision.