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Mazda MX-5 (old)

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Overall Average Rating - 81.85%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 61st

Ratings

Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 18th
Build Quality: 36th
Running Costs: 63rd
Performance: 44th
Braking: 51st
Ride Quality: 64th
Handling: 3rd
Practicality: 100th
Comfort: 81st
Ease of Driving: 70th

Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 9th)

A fall of four, but Mazda is still in the top 10 and 11 places ahead of parent firm, Ford. The arrival of the new 6 this year and the 2’s popularity should see a rise again next year.

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