The MAZDA 626 (1999-02) 5DR HATCHBACK 2.0 GSI SE is a roomy, five-door family car from the larger end of the mainstream hatchback market. It offers a useful alternative to saloons, with a broad-opening rear hatch for everyday loads. In its day, it competed with cars such as the Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Vectra and Volkswagen Passat. The 2.0-litre petrol engine and GSi SE specification make it suited to regular commuting, longer journeys and family duties, rather than being a tiny city runabout. Its spacious cabin and practical boot can suit couples or families needing comfortable everyday transport. Buyers should check condition and service history carefully, as they would with any older used car. mycarcheck.com records are limited: three checks covered two VINs. Their averages show £500 private-sale value, 99,000 miles, 2,000 annual miles and two previous keepers—useful context, but not a market-wide verdict for this particular model and age.