Mazda 121 Hatchback (1996 - 2000) 1.25 GSi 5d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It's and old Fiesta after all, but looks nicer. I can always spot he Mazda variant from the front and the different stick on bits at the back. Its quite funny to say 'it's a Mazda actually'and people look at the badge. A good reliable workhorse that still goes like bomb
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
I think they are suprised by it's turn of speed and solid feel
Would you buy this car again and why?
It has not been on sale for may years, but I suppose h nearest equivalent is he current Fista or Mazda 2
What are you likely to buy next?
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
March 1999
Did you get a good deal and why?
It was bid for at a charity auction, I think less was paid than the then list price.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
The car was bought new by my family years ago and is currently a spare car, I drive borrow it quite a bit to prevent the miles building up on my own Citroen C3 which has a PCP restricted mileage which I am close to exceeding
What was the dealer like?
It was originally serviced with Mazda, which were expensive, but i now done by serviced by independant places
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
The car is amazingly nippy and feels very sure footed. On motorways you can just point an go, it feels very stable even at the highest speeds.The gear change is precise and acceleration is excellent.I feel more confident driving it than other more modern cars.
What's it like to park?
Fairly easy, the power steering is a little heavier than on current cars
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
New clutch at 63k and again at 76k, lots of other things replaced as time has gone by commensurate with age and mileage of the car, other than that it seems incredibly reliable.
What's most practical about your car?
5 doors, good sized boot, everything seems robust, interior has aged well
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
fairly basic spec by today's standards, but i understand that the Mazda 121 was better specced than the equivalent Fiesta
