Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 City / 26 HWY
Horsepower
165
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Brie L
It has safety features plenty of airbags.
I love that my car is so dependable I hate that my oscillating vents do not turn off when the car is shut off.
accountCircle Cath T
Overall a fantastic car at a reasonable cost.
What I like is I get great gas mileage, excellent commuter vehicle. Has all the bells and whistles of newer vehicles, some I have added of course. It handles well in inclement weather. . . That being important since I live in Washington state. My dislikes are it is almost too small inside, for example I care for a small elderly who is 5'6 and when he sits in the passenger seat his knees hit the glovebox! My roommate us 6'3 300+ pounds has to sit sideways in the backseat and seatbelts do not fit him either.
accountCircle Marsha H
I love the room in the front and back seat. And the trunk is very large.
It's a great car, I have had minimal mechanical problems with it. I would love to purchase another Mazda for my next car.
accountCircle Terri C
The car is economical and low maintenance.
My Mazda is a nice sedan, that is economical, dependable and low maintenance. I have had minimal concerns with my vehicle.
accountCircle Desire M
My vehicle is all white in color and is very spacious.
My vehicle is old in age but keeps us very well. My vehicle's performance is great, has 160 max on the dash and runs great on the highway. It is so reliable and its comfortable. I have air heat radio no accidents clean title and plenty of space inside of my car.
accountCircle Lisa R
It is a very safe car even in an accident. My family was T-boned on the back left and nobody was hurt at all.
I love how smooth it drives, how comfortable the seats are, the quality of the radio is better than most factory radios, it gets great gas mileage (a full tank can last 2 weeks around town). There really is nothing I don't like about it.
accountCircle Gayle B
The most important thing about my car is that it gets great gas mileage and was worth the money spent to buy it.
I love my car because it's dependable and runs well. It get excellent gas mileage and it's trustworthy. The cost was great and it's lasted me over 20 years now. There's not anything I dislike about it.
accountCircle Katherine E
The daily life of a mom and a Mazda!
I love my car! It is reliable. There are a few things that I have run into with my Mazda and that I have heard has been with other Mazda owners. . The engine has a slightly high idle. The gas mileage is also a little high. But the car runs great and is very dependable and has lasted for years. Plus, the parts are fairly cheap and mostly easy to fix.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Maryam S
2001 silver Mazda 626 bought about 4 years ago, runs okay but gives a hard time.
Everything! It has stopped at the traffic light multiple times! It is very old and I need a new one as soon as possible. Problems include ac, some other stuff inside that makes the car go crazy all the time. The performance is absolutely awful, does not drive properly and always needs attention. I am legit sick of it.
accountCircle Teresa P
The fastest five speed Mazda.
I really like the Mazda. I love the five speed and the way it hugs the road. . The only thing is I need a little more leg room.
accountCircle Ryan L
It is definitely an older car and will require constant repair and maintenance to keep it running
I have had to take it in to the shop each year since I bought it used in 2010. This had cost me an average of about $1000 per year. It has lasted, though, until now.

Mazda 626 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

car
LX
165 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats
car
ES
165 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats
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2001 Mazda 626 Owner Reviews

4.28
18 Reviews
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5 stars 56%
4 stars 28%
3 stars 11%
2 stars 0%
1 star 6%
accountCircle Lisa R on January 12, 2021
It is a very safe car even in an accident. My family was T-boned on the back left and nobody was hurt at all.
I love how smooth it drives, how comfortable the seats are, the quality of the radio is better than most factory radios, it gets great gas mileage (a full tank can last 2 weeks around town). There really is nothing I don't like about it.
accountCircle Gayle B on December 19, 2020
The most important thing about my car is that it gets great gas mileage and was worth the money spent to buy it.
I love my car because it's dependable and runs well. It get excellent gas mileage and it's trustworthy. The cost was great and it's lasted me over 20 years now. There's not anything I dislike about it.

Ranks #1 Small Cars by Owners

The 2001 Mazda 626 has an average owner rating of 4.28 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 24 other Small Cars.

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4.28
2
Tie
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4.25
2
Tie
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4.25

Ranks #11 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Mazda 626 has a combined MPG of 33 which ranks it #11 of 24 other Small Cars.

1
car
41 MPG
2
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40 MPG
11
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26 MPG

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Not Rated

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety