2003 Mazda MPV LX review from North America
"In Jan. 2009, I would not recommend buying a used MPV from this era"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
We bought this car new in Jan. 2003 and have had good luck with it until last month. The transmission started slipping and before I could get it in to be looked at, it failed altogether. The car needs a new transmission which will cost more than the car is worth. Upon further research, this model has a history of transmission problems. Needless to say, I am disappointed and would have expected the transmission to last longer.
General comments?
We are shopping for a new car rather than dump more money into this one.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 92000 miles |
| Previous car | Hyundai Sonata |
| Date of Entry | 15th January, 2009 |