I’m going to Halifax tomorrow after golf for a test drive – couldn’t have been more different Elliot. Richard there was really helpful and accommodating. Same with John at Barnsley who could get me in a car on Monday. Since we’re moving to Haworth anyway the Halifax dealer is closest! Not ready to give up on Mazda just yet, bit expect a better response to my concerns from Mazda UK about dealer attitudes.
Good luck but they’ve put me off completely. Out of interest I’m originally from the Black Country and living up North too.