Faults:

First off, if you are going to buy this car, be patient and learn about it before you buy it. If you are not a car person, you should make sure you are aware of what owning a rotary engine means.

Things that I have had trouble with include the car not starting this winter (which was fixed for free at my local Mazda dealer); the problem was a computer programing unit that was not updated. The only other problem is the tail light gaskets, which are at fault for water in my tail lights.

General Comments:

This car handles like a dream because of its double wishbone suspension and 50-50 weight distribution.

The car lacks quick acceleration stock due to its 200 horse power, but can be heavily modified, and its top end speed is actually pretty fast.

This little car is quick and nimble, and very responsive. This car's interior is as amazing as its exterior looks.

Faults:

Had starting issue when I first got the car. I was told about the short trip issue, but. I guess I didn't believe it. Other than that I have had no problems. It does use oil. That is the nature of the car. Tire sensors light comes on a lot. I chalk that up to new technology...

General Comments:

This is a very quick, on rails car, great on road trips, can handle nice size golf bag and the wife's luggage. You have to pay a lot more dough to get something better.

Faults:

My motor had to be replaced at 642 miles.

My air conditioning unit had to be replaced at 2,000 miles.

My driver side sun visor had to be replaced at 2,500 miles.

General Comments:

This car has been at the dealership more than in my garage.

The sporty look of this car is not worth the hassle of wondering what is going to go wrong next.

Do not expect Mazda to go out of their way to satisfy a customer.

You will be much better off with a Toyota, Honda, or Mitsubishi. I have owned them all.