1992 Mazda 626 Coupe 2.2 i from Germany

Summary:

Outstanding quality made affordable

Faults:

The ventilation fan only works in switch positions "3" and "4".

The exhaust system has to be replaced because of its age.

General Comments:

This is a very reliable car for little money.

It is also fun to drive due to its very responsive power steering and strong engine.

Even though it's a coupe it has a very useful trunk, especially in combination with the rear fold down seats.

Although the car has run 132.000 km there are no squeaks and rattles from the dashboard or the rest of the body / interior.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th January, 2002

1992 Mazda 626 LX 1.8i 24v from Netherlands

Summary:

2nd hand beautiful bargain (less than 5000 EURO)

Faults:

Electric door-lock doesn't work properly.

Otherwise a flawless car.

General Comments:

This car handles with great ease, is fuel economic, and gives a feeling of control whatever the circumstances may be.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 24th June, 2001

1992 Mazda 626 GLX 2.0 from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Executive class bargain

Faults:

Rear brake calipers failed, apparently this is a known fault with the 626.

I seem to have a loose connection in a few of the warning lights in the dash.

General Comments:

Powerful, comfortable car.

Very poor mpg in the city, but excellent mpg on the open road. At home on the motorway.

Cornering pretty poor, but you don't buy a car this size for rallying!

These cars DO NOT hold their value here in Ireland. Very cheap second hand. Can't understand why. Good car for money.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 1st September, 2000

1992 Mazda 626 GT V6 2.5i 24V petrol from UK and Ireland

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

Powerful and refined. 140+ mph rare car. Very reliable and sleekly designed. Sound quality, I will keep my car for years and it had decades of years left on it even though it has done 143K miles! Highly, highly recommended.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 21st February, 2000

21st Dec 2004, 13:36

Yeah I got a K Reg 626 GT no problems 143K nice car to drive new new distributor cost 400 quid though. any other major problems with them anyone know off?

24th Feb 2005, 09:44

Yeah, expect to replace the auto gear box at about 160,000 miles or so if it hasn't been already.

Cambelt change is essential.

Otherwise problem free.

28th Feb 2007, 14:05

Jj.

1992 Mazda 626 GLX injection saloon 2.0 petrol from UK and Ireland

Faults:

Replaced fuel pump, timing belt & clutch changed, 2 cv joints, camshaft seal leaks cannot be cured, childlocks won't disengage, changed one rear shock.

General Comments:

My car has 152,000 miles on it, enginegearbox are still perfect, no rust on body. Smashing car, would buy another, electric gizmos work as well as when the car was new. Seat could be more comfortable, the engine is powerful enough for my needs, addition of a rear windscreen wiper would be a great, parts are a tad expensive eg £6.50 for a digital clock bulb.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 18th August, 1998

27th Dec 2000, 18:50

I have a 1992 1.8i GLX which has done 149,000 miles and I tend to agree with this gentlemans comments. It is an exceptional car and I believe that it is somewhat under-rated by British car critics. As said in the previous comments it is an expensive car to maintain.

Leon Nel

29th Dec 2007, 12:37

These are good cars let down by poor rear brake callipers, which have the tendency to seize up. Other than that, I had one with 14000 miles and it was so quiet I had to every now and then tap the throttle to see if the engine was still running.

The back seat had masses of space. A beautiful car overall.

1992 Mazda 626 Gti 2.5 V6 petrol from UK and Ireland

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

VERY fast, and quiet electric everything.

Best car I have ever had.

I have had 3 Mazda's, all 626's.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd March, 1998