Faults:

Radiator has developed leaks.

Seats have worn badly.

Replaced front struts at 89,000.

Top is torn in numerous places, needs replaced.

Axles have been replaced at 85,000.

General Comments:

This car is great! I have so much fun with it. AC has never been charged that I know of, but still blows cold.

I drive a LOT for work and have found this car to be extremely reliable even when the radiator is going bad. Has never left me stranded.

I love how this car zips down the highway with little effort. With the top down it is a head turner.

It rattle a great deal at low idle, but I can over look it :D.

Faults:

This car had a spark plug blow out, which had to be repaired and replaced.

The drivers side window motor had to be replaced.

Finally had to replace soft top in 2004, due to minor tears in usual place above back seat.

Window/Mirror switches have a tendency to get dirty, but are easily cleaned.

Glove box handle easily broken, but repair kits are available.

Carpet stained due to the many spills from lack of any easily accessible cup holder.

Seats have an habit of wearing badly in certain areas.

General Comments:

The non-turbo models are a blast to drive, the turbo models are 10X the fun with better brakes and rear sway bar additions.

These cars are meant for the driving, only the driving, and nothing, but the driving, so help me! It's a great thing that once you get behind the wheel, driving is all you want to do!

It's amazing that they could pack so much exhilaration into such a small car. I now own four of these fantastic little vehicles.

Although uncomfortable for anyone tall or big, and not very ergonomical (no good place for drink, hard to reach ashtray) all of the bad things about these vehicles are far outweighed by the pure enjoyment of driving them!

I've driven these cars with mileage varying between 20k and 140k miles, and with just general upkeep and regular oil changes, they all drove and ran strong.

I know someone that just reached 200K in his Capri, and it's still going like a champ.

Never once did one of these cars fail to start for me (with the occasional jump start after leaving the lights on). Very reliable!

Overall, one of the funnest, most inexpensive cars a person could be fortunate enough to drive!

Faults:

Have had some electrical issues. Mazda engine parts are not cheap.

General Comments:

Car handles and drives great. A little cramped for a 6 footer, but fun to drive and handles the road like its got Velcro tires. Corners great and handles bad weather including snow like a dream.

Overall a fun little car for short money that handles well and is good on gas.

Faults:

Overhead lights on the hard top do not work and the seats are torn.

General Comments:

The car seems to be a very good runner. It is fun to drive and really has some kick. I am 6'2" so the cockpit is a little small, but I still have more room than many other cars. It has a hardtop and if anyone could give me instructions on how to remove it I would appreciate the help very much. I would recommend this car for a toy.