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Mazda RX-8

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Overall Average Rating - 85.13%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 33rd

Ratings

Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 34th
Build Quality: 51st
Running Costs: 100th
Performance: 6th
Braking: 2nd
Ride Quality: 21st
Handling: 2nd
Practicality: 75th
Comfort: 15th
Ease of Driving: 71st

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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