Hi guys! just thought i'd let you know, the issue previously referred to where timing adjustment was required should be heeded, finally bought mine, M reg 1.5 GLX rattling appeared after a few spirited first drives, which gradually got worse over the next few weeks.
The service was due so i took it to mazda in maidstone for that plus fault finding, nothing wrong they said
I pulled out of the garage, first gear to 3000 revs from layby (taking life in own hands when dealing with the sutton road at rush hour) CLUNK loss of power, everything, just sailed into the bus-stop opposite. I handed the keys back after a close encounter with a lorry and a couple of EVO's as the a**e of the car was protruding somewhat...
Next day and a mazda 2 courtesy car later (yes the postman pat van) i got a phone call, THE CAMBELT HAD SLIPPED AND WAS ON ITS WAY OUT!!! Brown trouser moment for me! Anyway, they replaced it for the cost of the belt! Now shes running sweet as a direct hit on tate and lyle! except the blowing exhaust pipe, and the strange clunking on full lock but thats another moan!

Clunking on full lock is most probably an outer CV joint

outer CV joint, noted! Thanks