2001 Mazda MPV LX review from North America
"OK, but I would not buy another"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The biggest problem is rust on the seams below the sills/rocker panels - these have rusted around each of the jacking points and one jacking point has just perforated three months after the corrosion warranty expired. I am currently negotiating with Mazda Canada to see if they will assist with the repair bill.
Due to frequent trailer towing, the rear shocks also wore out very quickly (at around 40000kms) and had to be replaced.
I have also had to replace the front brake rotors twice which again seems excessive for 65,000 kms of travel.
Dealer service for the MPV has ranged from excellent to awful. It seems to depend on the individual mechanic and Mazda dealerships do not seem to QA the work of their techs closely enough.
General comments?
The MPV handles well, overall has been reliable and is reasonably compact.
Comfort for tall people is a real issue - the seat cushions are too short to provide adequate leg support and leg room in the middle and rear seat rows is not sufficient.
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| Total lemon |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 66000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Previa |
| Date of Entry | 23rd November, 2006 |