Key strengths: Cheap n cheerful.
Areas for improvement: Cornering - not wonderful.
Performance was excellent. even though the car was a 2000 model the engine was very sound and driving was quite effortless,handling of the car was OK but it did not take fast corners very well
It could be a very good looking car in red and the hatchback looks much better than the sedan. Very economical as far as fuel is concerned. runs well for long distance as well. It is definitely an option in the 1.8 turbo as a performance car or a 1.5 if you are looking for an eeconomical car to get you to work. can be modified to be quite a fast car. The running costs for Mazda 323 1.3 are low
Safety: 55
Equipment: 52
Reliability: 66
Driving: 53
Comfort: 54
Design: 58