2000 Mazda MPV LX review from North America
"Best small minivan available"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing major. Overhead eyeglass storage does not stay shut, even after dealer repair.
General comments?
The 2.5 engine seems more capable than magazine reviewers give credit for.
I like the size of the vehicle and features Mazda put into the MPV.
We wanted to be able to convert storage space easily. The fold under seat allows this easily. The second row seats are not too heavy for one person to handle.
The gas mileage is as rated, often times better if not driven too aggressively.
We are empty nesters and this minivan is ideal as a utility vehicle. Tried to drive as many as we could before buying. This is my third Mazda. They seem to know how to combine features and value.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 400 miles |
| Most recent distance | 30000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Sable |
| Date of Entry | 22nd July, 2002 |