1991 Mazda 121 GLX review from UK and Ireland
"Fun lovable little novelty motor!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Gearbox
Clutch
Battery
Exhaust
Tow bar electrics
Boot leaks a little
Starter motor
Left rear brake ceased up.
General comments?
Its fun lovable and fast! Its 'bubble' like appearance and the fact it's a left hand drive make it a pedestrian eye turner when commuting about on the roads and highways of England.
The things it lacks the most though are traction and top speed. Despite its quick acceleration the, 1.3i often wheel spins and misses addition grip in the corners, almost hellish in the wet. On the straight a low, easily achievable, top speed of approximately 100mph/160kmph limits driving and raises petrol consumption when on the German autobahns.
All in all, a sound car. Superb around town yet expensive on the motorway.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 16v 1.3 Inj Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 222000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 240004 kilometres |
| Previous car | Renault 21 |
| Date of Entry | 18th December, 2002 |