Mazda 121 Saloon (1991-)
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bought it in Hong Kong for very little money 8 years ago, at around one third of the UK price at the time.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    This is now a 13 year old car - sections of exhaust have been replaced, front brake discs/pads and a front wheel bearing! Not bad going after 8 years of motoring.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average handling car overall.

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Performance is reasonable around town, but absolutely gutless on the main road. Fuel economy is horrendous for such a small underpowered car. It does 30-32 overall and once did 28 MPG on the motorway!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Flawless reliability.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It is pretty cool looking. I guess you love it or hate it!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nothing wonderful, but comfortable enough on short to medium journeys.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No real issues - came fitted with an alarm and it is garaged, so no problems expected.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    It has never been serviced by the manufacturer.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    The only problem that is an issue is the fuel economy and generally gutless performance. Otherwise, nothing!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes