2003 Mazda MPV DX review from North America
"I highly recommend this van"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There was a defect in the rear tail light assembly which was fixed under warranty.
The rear brakes needed adjustment at 30,000km.
Four wheel alignment was done at 30,000km due to a slight pull to the right.
General comments?
In general, this van fits my budget and my needs perfectly.
This van is about the same length as a Caravan, but MPV is narrower which makes driving the van funner.
Unfortunately, the tuning of the engine leans toward performance than fuel efficiency. I average 11l /100km with 80% highway and 20%city driving.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 15 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 44000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 2nd May, 2005 |