1992 Mazda MPV review from North America

O2 sensor went out at 118000 miles, it had been replaced at 103000 miles.

Transmission has started to slip intermittently at high speeds when it is very hot outside and both front and rear A/C are on.

Minor tick from one lifter on passenger side.

Most interior lights do not work or only work intermittently.

The light for the LCD display on the radio does not work.

Leaks a little oil from the right side valve cover gasket.

Starter just went out this last week. No warning, just stopped working out of the blue.

Very handy little van. Has been very reliable for the most part and can haul a lot of stuff.

Engine seems really nice, has three valves per cylinder, decent power and torque, and seems to run pretty smooth. Does not use oil between changes.

Van has front and rear A/C. Very nice for the passengers in the third row of seats.

Van has the self leveling shocks in the rear, which work great now, but I wonder about the expense when they finally stop working.

Handling and brakes are both just so-so. I have little faith that I would be able to avoid an accident if I where required to swerve sharply or brake hard at freeway speeds.

Overall it's a great van for my wife to drive the kids around town and perfect for trips to Costco or Sam's Club, but not the vehicle I would want to take on a road trip.