It does not look like any other car out there right now. Very unique and the suicide doors only add to the "curb appeal".
Because of the light-weight motor mounted far back in the front, it handles better than most other sports cars in its price range, or at least gives the driver enough confidence to think it handles better.
The sporty red and black interior in mine was an eye-grabber. Seats are very nice and sporty-looking as well. Rotary hole in the seats is nice too.
Mazda is fairly reliable. Not much else to say on this really.