Mazda Reviews with Road Tests
Friday 20th November 2009
The Mazda MX-5
Mazda MX-5 Review
Ten years ago, I was lucky enough to race a car around the Oulton Park circuit. The car was a Mazda MX-5 and the event was in celebration of its 10th anniversary. the full review
Ten years ago, I was lucky enough to race a car around the Oulton Park circuit. The car was a Mazda MX-5 and the event was in celebration of its 10th anniversary. the full review
Reviewed on: 9th Nov 2009
Mazda RX-8 R3 Review
The Mazda RX-8 was launched in the UK in October 2003 and has taken the UK sports coupe market by storm. the full review
The Mazda RX-8 was launched in the UK in October 2003 and has taken the UK sports coupe market by storm. the full review
Reviewed on: 28th July 2009
Mazda RX-8
The Mazda6
Mazda6 Review
The new-generation Mazda6 was launched in November 2007 and we have already road tested the 2. 5 petrol: in August 2008. Now Mazda has developed a new diesel engine for the '6' range - a 2. 2-litre turbo diesel engine that according to them is one of the quietest and most powerful in its class. Rather than test another estate we opted to look at the 4 door saloon which comes in three trim levels - TS, TS2 and Sports Luxury. There is a choice of two petrol engines: 2. 0 and 2. 5 litre and one diesel engine but with two power outputs (163 ps) and (185 ps). the full review
The new-generation Mazda6 was launched in November 2007 and we have already road tested the 2. 5 petrol: in August 2008. Now Mazda has developed a new diesel engine for the '6' range - a 2. 2-litre turbo diesel engine that according to them is one of the quietest and most powerful in its class. Rather than test another estate we opted to look at the 4 door saloon which comes in three trim levels - TS, TS2 and Sports Luxury. There is a choice of two petrol engines: 2. 0 and 2. 5 litre and one diesel engine but with two power outputs (163 ps) and (185 ps). the full review
Reviewed on: 17th July 2009
Mazda6 Review
Mazda has recently introduced a new 2. 2-litre diesel engine, with a choice of three power outputs, into its range of vehicles. the full review
Mazda has recently introduced a new 2. 2-litre diesel engine, with a choice of three power outputs, into its range of vehicles. the full review
Reviewed on: 1st July 2009
Mazda6
Mazda5
Mazda5 Review
The Mazda5 made its UK debut on the 22nd July 2005 and it has been given a facelift for 2008, we drove the pre-face lifted model in 2006 ( ) and at the time commended Mazda for producing a well-conceived and executed family vehicle that was fun to drive. Since then the Mazda5 has been revised with a refreshed design, including new front and rear bumpers, new front and rear light clusters, new front grille, new-style 16-inch and 17-inch alloy wheels, and a choice of eight exterior colours. Plus now there are power sliding doors (as part of an option package) and a new automatic transmission option. the full review
The Mazda5 made its UK debut on the 22nd July 2005 and it has been given a facelift for 2008, we drove the pre-face lifted model in 2006 ( ) and at the time commended Mazda for producing a well-conceived and executed family vehicle that was fun to drive. Since then the Mazda5 has been revised with a refreshed design, including new front and rear bumpers, new front and rear light clusters, new front grille, new-style 16-inch and 17-inch alloy wheels, and a choice of eight exterior colours. Plus now there are power sliding doors (as part of an option package) and a new automatic transmission option. the full review
Reviewed on: 20th Aug 2008
Mazda6 Review
The new Mazda6 was launched at the end of 2007 and an estate model joined the range in February 2008. the full review
The new Mazda6 was launched at the end of 2007 and an estate model joined the range in February 2008. the full review
Reviewed on: 5th Aug 2008
Mazda6 Estate
Mazda CX-7
Mazda CX-7 Review
Based on the MX-Crossport concept car shown at the 2005 Detroit Motor Show, the new Mazda CX-7 was initially launched in North America in the spring 2006, where sales have already topped 45,000 units to date, followed by its introduction to Japan in December 2006. the full review
Based on the MX-Crossport concept car shown at the 2005 Detroit Motor Show, the new Mazda CX-7 was initially launched in North America in the spring 2006, where sales have already topped 45,000 units to date, followed by its introduction to Japan in December 2006. the full review
Reviewed on: 14th July 2008
Mazda3 Review
The Mazda3 made its UK debut in January 2004 and is available in two body styles; a 5-door hatchback (which is more popular in the UK) and as a 4-door saloon. the full review
The Mazda3 made its UK debut in January 2004 and is available in two body styles; a 5-door hatchback (which is more popular in the UK) and as a 4-door saloon. the full review
Reviewed on: 1st Jun 2008
Mazda3 Takara
Mazda2
Mazda2 Review
The new Mazda2 was originally previewed at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show and the first cars arrived in the UK in September 2007. We liked the outgoing Mazda2 when we tested it in September 2003 but unfortunately it never really appealed to a mass audience. the full review
The new Mazda2 was originally previewed at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show and the first cars arrived in the UK in September 2007. We liked the outgoing Mazda2 when we tested it in September 2003 but unfortunately it never really appealed to a mass audience. the full review
Reviewed on: 20th May 2008
Mazda2 Review
The new Mazda2 may be the second model to bear the name but it is the first in a new generation of Mazda cars, so we are told. And new it is. the full review
The new Mazda2 may be the second model to bear the name but it is the first in a new generation of Mazda cars, so we are told. And new it is. the full review
Reviewed on: 1st Mar 2008
Mazda2
Mazda CX7
Mazda CX-7 Review
There are plenty of SUV-like crossovers on the market. Some are of the premium variety while others fall into the so-called non-premium, compact SUV category. Then along comes the Mazda CX-7 to confuse the issue, as it sits between the two segments with at least one axle in each camp. the full review
There are plenty of SUV-like crossovers on the market. Some are of the premium variety while others fall into the so-called non-premium, compact SUV category. Then along comes the Mazda CX-7 to confuse the issue, as it sits between the two segments with at least one axle in each camp. the full review
Reviewed on: 17th Feb 2008
Mazda3 MPS Review
The Mazda3 covers a wide range of engines and performance. At one end of the scale, there’s the 1. 4 S priced at around £11,430. the full review
The Mazda3 covers a wide range of engines and performance. At one end of the scale, there’s the 1. 4 S priced at around £11,430. the full review
Reviewed on: 5th Aug 2007
Mazda3 MPS
Mazda3 MPS
Mazda3 MPS Review
The Mazda3 MPS went on sale in February 2007, over three years since the introduction of the Mazda3 to the UK. the full review
The Mazda3 MPS went on sale in February 2007, over three years since the introduction of the Mazda3 to the UK. the full review
Reviewed on: 9th Jun 2007
Mazda RX-8 Review
The Mazda RX-8 was introduced to our shores in October 2003; we last looked at the RX-8 in our in-depth (February 2005). the full review
The Mazda RX-8 was introduced to our shores in October 2003; we last looked at the RX-8 in our in-depth (February 2005). the full review
Reviewed on: 21st May 2007
Mazda RX-8
Mazda5 Sport
Mazda5 Review
The Mazda5 made its UK debut on the 22nd July 2005, replacing the Mazda Premacy and MPV. Mazda’s design team were briefed to create a seven seat MPV which embodies Mazda’s ‘stylish & clean’ DNA and promises ‘Zoom-Zoom driving pleasure and sees Mazda’s entry into the largest and fastest growing vehicle segment in Europe. the full review
The Mazda5 made its UK debut on the 22nd July 2005, replacing the Mazda Premacy and MPV. Mazda’s design team were briefed to create a seven seat MPV which embodies Mazda’s ‘stylish & clean’ DNA and promises ‘Zoom-Zoom driving pleasure and sees Mazda’s entry into the largest and fastest growing vehicle segment in Europe. the full review
Reviewed on: 20th Jan 2007
Mazda6 MPS Review
Have you ever wondered what ‘boy racers’ buy when they no longer fit the image associated with Impreza's and Evo's? Well, I can tell you what it should be - the Mazda6 MPS. the full review
Have you ever wondered what ‘boy racers’ buy when they no longer fit the image associated with Impreza's and Evo's? Well, I can tell you what it should be - the Mazda6 MPS. the full review
Reviewed on: 7th Jun 2006
Mazda6 MPS
Mazda MX-5 Front
Mazda MX-5 Review
The third generation Mazda MX-5 went on sale in the UK on the 1st November 2005, sixteen years after the original MX-5 was unveiled at the Chicago Motor Show. the full review
The third generation Mazda MX-5 went on sale in the UK on the 1st November 2005, sixteen years after the original MX-5 was unveiled at the Chicago Motor Show. the full review
Reviewed on: 22nd Nov 2005
Mazda3 Review
The Mazda3 made its UK debut in January 2004 replacing the uninspiring Mazda 323. It shares the same platform as the and Volvo's new S40 and V50 but do not be mistaken in thinking that the Mazda3 is just a re-hashed Ford Group offering, it is a distinctively different car. the full review
The Mazda3 made its UK debut in January 2004 replacing the uninspiring Mazda 323. It shares the same platform as the and Volvo's new S40 and V50 but do not be mistaken in thinking that the Mazda3 is just a re-hashed Ford Group offering, it is a distinctively different car. the full review
Reviewed on: 10th May 2005
Mazda3
Mazda6 Estate
Mazda6 Estate Review
The Mazda6 Estate was launched in September 2002 hot on the heels of the best selling Mazda6 saloon. the full review
The Mazda6 Estate was launched in September 2002 hot on the heels of the best selling Mazda6 saloon. the full review
Reviewed on: 21st Feb 2005
Mazda RX-8 Review
The Mazda RX-8 was launched in the UK in October 2003 and has taken the UK sports coupe market by storm. the full review
The Mazda RX-8 was launched in the UK in October 2003 and has taken the UK sports coupe market by storm. the full review
Reviewed on: 14th Feb 2005
Mazda RX-8
Mazda3 2.0 Sport
Mazda3 Review
The Mazda3 made its UK debut in January 2004 replacing the uninspiring Mazda 323. It shares the same platform as the Ford Focus C-MAX and Volvo's new S40 and V50 but do not be mistaken in thinking that the Mazda3 is just a re-hashed Ford Group offering, it is a distinctively different car. the full review
The Mazda3 made its UK debut in January 2004 replacing the uninspiring Mazda 323. It shares the same platform as the Ford Focus C-MAX and Volvo's new S40 and V50 but do not be mistaken in thinking that the Mazda3 is just a re-hashed Ford Group offering, it is a distinctively different car. the full review
Reviewed on: 17th Aug 2004
Mazda6 Review
Mazda’s fleet success has been built around the Mazda6 and its CO2-friendly; fuel efficient 2. 0 litre common-rail diesel engine has proved to be a hit with company car drivers and private owners alike. the full review
Mazda’s fleet success has been built around the Mazda6 and its CO2-friendly; fuel efficient 2. 0 litre common-rail diesel engine has proved to be a hit with company car drivers and private owners alike. the full review
Reviewed on: 18th Apr 2004
Mazda6 2.0 TS2 Diesel
Mazda MX-5 1.6i
Mazda MX-5 1.6i Review
It's hard to believe that the ever popular Mazda MX-5 is celebrating its 15th anniversary. the full review
It's hard to believe that the ever popular Mazda MX-5 is celebrating its 15th anniversary. the full review
Reviewed on: 24th Mar 2004
Mazda2 Review
Mazda2 1. 6 SportThe Mazda2 was introduced in the UK in March 2003 and replaced the Demio. With the Mazda2, Mazda have developed a car with a distinctive personality to challenge the class leaders in the competitive 'Supermini' segment. the full review
Mazda2 1. 6 SportThe Mazda2 was introduced in the UK in March 2003 and replaced the Demio. With the Mazda2, Mazda have developed a car with a distinctive personality to challenge the class leaders in the competitive 'Supermini' segment. the full review
Reviewed on: 21st Nov 2003
Mazda2
Mazda MX-5 1.8i Sport
Mazda MX-5 1.8i Sport Review
Mazda MX-5 1. 8i Sport Isn't it typical the day I take delivery of a Mazda MX-5 it rains after weeks of glorious sunshine! The car has been around for so long that I had become a little complacent about it however, when it finally did stop raining and I had the opportunity to give it a spin around the block I was smitten and my spin around the block turned into a day out. the full review
Mazda MX-5 1. 8i Sport Isn't it typical the day I take delivery of a Mazda MX-5 it rains after weeks of glorious sunshine! The car has been around for so long that I had become a little complacent about it however, when it finally did stop raining and I had the opportunity to give it a spin around the block I was smitten and my spin around the block turned into a day out. the full review
Reviewed on: 11th Oct 2003
