1991 Mazda 121 LX review from UK and Ireland
"A good first car that is very reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Battery had to be replaced shortly after buying it.
General comments?
OK, bad points first. The 1.1 engine does you no favours when you want to overtake. Acceleration: poor. Although I think that's better for me considering I'm a relatively new driver.
Car is quite noisy above 55mph.
No power steering.
It's hard to find parts but that's due to it being a rare car here in Ireland.
Good points now. Apart from having to replace the battery, the car is surprisingly reliable. It's never failed to start for me.
It's very cheap to run, even for town driving, which accounts for my everyday usage. For long journeys it is extremely efficient.
Original tyres are in great condition.
Overall, I quite like my 121 and it has been a great first car. However, finding second-hand parts is difficult. (My headlight was cracked open and finding a replacement is proving difficult). I'd recommend this as a first car however because they're quite cheap, especially if they're as old as mine!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 124588 miles |
| Most recent distance | 133102 miles |
| Date of Entry | 22nd January, 2002 |