What is the Mazda 121?
The Mazda 121 is a small passenger car name used for different models in different markets. In the United Kingdom, the entry for 2000 lists petrol engines from 1.2 L to 1.3 L. It was a compact car for everyday journeys, rather than a larger saloon or utility vehicle.
Mazda’s 121 name has appeared on cars with different designs and engineering. The UK car sold around 2000 was based on the Ford Fiesta of its time. That means the name alone does not describe every Mazda 121 sold around the world.
Generations and engines
The UK figures cover 2000 and do not identify a generation. Mazda’s 121 has had different forms over the years, so this entry describes the UK model for that year.
The listed petrol engines range from 1.2 L to 1.3 L, a compact choice for a small passenger car.
How economical is the Mazda 121?
The lowest listed official consumption is 6.8 L/100 km on the NEDC test. NEDC was the European procedure used for this figure; later European ratings use WLTP. In the United States, the EPA uses its own test, while Canada uses a 5-cycle procedure, so results from different markets are not directly comparable.
The UK entry is for petrol versions. The lowest consumption figure is listed with a note referring to petrol, diesel and hybrid versions, but the UK market entry lists petrol only.
Where was the Mazda 121 sold?
The figures here are for the United Kingdom in 2000. Mazda used the 121 name for different small cars in other places and periods, so the UK model is just one part of the nameplate’s history.
In the UK, the 121 was a compact passenger car with petrol engines. Its Fiesta-based design links it to a period when Mazda and Ford worked closely together.
Questions and answers
What engine sizes are listed for the UK Mazda 121?
The petrol engines range from 1.2 L to 1.3 L.
What is the official fuel consumption figure?
The lowest listed figure is 6.8 L/100 km on the NEDC test.
What year do the UK figures cover?
They cover 2000.
Was every Mazda 121 the same car?
No. Mazda used the 121 name for different small cars in different markets and periods.