Mazda 121 Recall R/1996/080: Contamination Of Braking System Fluid, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Oct 1996
- Launched
- 1,754
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1996/080
- DVSA reference
Mazda recalled 121 vehicles built between 1 January 1995 and 30 July 1996. The clutch system hydraulic hoses on affected vehicles have been manufactured from a material containing mineral oil. The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of new seals to the brake master cylinder. At the same time the brake/clutch hydraulic systems will be purged of the original fluid and replenished. New clutch hoses will also be fitted. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The clutch system hydraulic hoses on affected vehicles have been manufactured from a material containing mineral oil. As the clutch & brake systems share a common reservoir fluid from the clutch system which has been contaminated by contact with the h.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CONTAMINATION OF BRAKING SYSTEM FLUID Defect: The clutch system hydraulic hoses on affected vehicles have been manufactured from a material containing mineral oil. As the clutch & brake systems share a common reservoir fluid from the clutch system which has been contaminated by contact with the h Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of new seals to the brake master cylinder. At the same time the brake/clutch hydraulic systems will be purged of the original fluid and replenished. New clutch hoses will also be fitted.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: contamination of braking system fluid.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of new seals to the brake master cylinder. At the same time the brake/clutch hydraulic systems will be purged of the original fluid and replenished. New clutch hoses will also be fitted.
Are You Affected?
121 built between 1 January 1995 and 30 July 1996 may be included. Mazda estimates 1,754 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mazda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mazda.
- Book with any franchised Mazda dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1996/080. See how to get a Mazda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/1994/028 on 24 Jun 1994, for engine wiring harness. The one launched after it was R/1997/054 on 22 Oct 1997, for fracture of front suspension coil spring. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 1996 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1996/080, launched 23 October 1996. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.