1993 Mazda 121 LX review from UK and Ireland
"Excellent small car, recomended"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch was gone when I bought it. Wasn't too expensive to replace in a backstreet garage.
Alternator went at 73,000 miles. Bought a secondhand one from a scrap dealer for 30 euros. Was a bit of a pain to fit.
Door locks a bit sticky.
Reverse gear a bit hard to engage
General comments?
This car is surprisingly fast for its size (and "old mans car" appearance).
Reasonably economical.
Interior leaves a lot to be desired, very plain and unpractical.
Surprisingly big boot.
Decent handling.
Good original speakers.
Comfortable seats for long distances.
Great paintwork. I've seen a lot of 93 models around and they all look brand new.
I would not even consider getting rid of this car yet if my girlfriend hadn't left the handbrake off on a hill and let it demolish someone's front door (and my left wing, bonnet, headlight, bumper etc)
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  | Needs a proper 3 point tune up to bring out the economy |
| Great Run Around with good performance |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 79000 miles |
| Previous car | Land Rover Series 3 |
| Date of Entry | 14th January, 2005 |