Mazda 121 1996

This generation of Mazda 121 has been produced from January, 1996 to December, 2000. We can provide information about 5 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Mazda is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 1.2 to 1.3 litres and power of from 50 to 75 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 1.8 litres and power of 60 HP.
The car is available with both manual (4 versions), as well as automatic (1 version) gearbox.

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Mazda 121 1996 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 6.7 to 7.1 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 6.1 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Mazda 121 1996 petrol engine version is Mazda 121 1.25i, consuming 6.7 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Mazda 121 real-world fuel consumption is on average the same as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Mazda 121 modification.

Mazda 121 1996 CO2 emissions are from 155 to 162 grams per kilometer. Mazda 121 version with the lowest CO2 emissions is Mazda 121 1.25i, which produces 155 grams of CO2 per one kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 12.7 seconds has Mazda 121 1.25i version, conversely the tardiest one is Mazda 121 1.3 reaching this speed only in 19 seconds. The maximum top speed is 170 km/h for the 1.2 petrol 4-cylinder 75 hp version (Mazda 121 1.25i).

Lenght of Mazda 121 is 383 cm, it is small car. Mazda 121 gross weight is from 1435 to 1510 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. Mazda 121 trunk space is 250 litres.

This Mazda is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 550 €. Below you will find more detailed information about Mazda 121 prices and costs.

Mazda 121 modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Mazda 121 1996 1.25i Jan 1996 — Jan 2000

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 12.7 seconds

1.2 Petrol 75 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 121 1996 1.25i Jan 1996 — Jan 1999

Most powerfull petrol version (75 HP)
Most fuel efficient petrol version
Only version with automatic transmission

1.2 Petrol 75 HP 6.7 l/100km Automatic
Mazda 121 1996 1.3

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.3 Petrol 50 HP - Manual (5)
Mazda 121 1996 1.3i Jan 1996 — Jan 2000 1.3 Petrol 60 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 121 1996 1.8 D Apr 1996 — Jan 2000 1.8 Diesel 60 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (5)

Mazda 121 prices

Mazda 121 1996 - 2000 hatchback price in Latvia is from 400 € to 800 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Mazda 121 price is below average - Mazda 121 is approximately for 23 percents cheaper then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 1996 - 2000 prices). The reason of Mazda 121 low price could be its poor quality (see below) so we recommend particularly examine the car before purchase and do not choose it only by price.

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
Mazda 121 1998 price 500 € 500 € 500 €
Mazda 121 1997 price 400 € 400 € 400 €
Mazda 121 1996 price 800 € 800 € 800 €

Mazda 121 total costs of ownership

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Mazda 121 reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Mazda 121 reliability is more below average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2006 defects were detected in an average of 23.4 percent of Mazda 121 of this generation (on average 8 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 20%.

Mazda 121 reliability and quality

Mazda 121 1996 features (options)

Percentage of Mazda 121 with corresponding feature (option)

Conditioning
33%
Adjustable steering wheel
33%

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