Overview & Reviews

For 2003, power sliding doors are an option for both the LX and ES trim levels. A towing package and a cargo organizer are two other new options. Also, an alarm and engine immobilizer are now part of a security package, and a cassette player is available on the ES trim level. The LX trim now rides on 16-inch wheels. Inside, floor and cargo mats are now standard on both trim levels, while outside, you'll see a new exhaust tip.

• Compact and maneuverable, confident handling manners, roll-down windows in the sliding doors.

• Limited maximum cargo capacity, lacks some features found in the other minivans.

User Reviews:

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  Good Mazda - 2003 Mazda MPV
  By Budd Ditchendorf - November 21 - 3:53 pm

  We purchased this van with 62,000 miles on it in 2008 for a great price. Made me wonder if it was a lemon. We had to have a van and it was the right price especially compared to Toyotas and Hondas. This van has been a blessing! 25 ,000 miles later and it runs perfectly. Do all my own maintenance and the fluid levels are always spot on where they were before. Ours is decked out with all the modern options of 2003 and was way below the cost of comparable other vans. I would venture to say you must check this van out if you are in the market for a van. This seems to be a reliable used purchase flying below the radar thus a much more reasonable price.

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  So far, so good - 2003 Mazda MPV
  By KenE - October 27 - 10:00 am

  MPV is smaller than most mini-vans, but I wanted it that way. We have three children in car seats and being 62", I didnt want to climb up and bend down to get to the third row. I can stay outside the vehicle and still reach the third row seat from the passenger side sliding door (when the second row seat is slid toward the other).

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  Great Minivan - 2003 Mazda MPV
  By Twins2000 - September 14 - 10:00 am

  We have had our MPV for just about a month now & still love needing to go somewhere just so we can drive it. We have 3-year-old twins (2 carseats) and find that this vehicle is so functional. We have plenty of room for longer trips, yet the vehicle is the most carlike of the 4 minivans we test drove (Honda, Toyota 04, Chrysler). We opted for the LX with pwr sliding doors, 4 seasons package, sidebags w/tract & roof rack. We paid about 22K! The same in the Toyota or Honda would have been about 4K or so more! In CR the MPVs reliability was 2nd only to that of the Sienna (could this have something to do with it being assembled in Japan?).

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  Great transition vehicle - 2003 Mazda MPV
  By mpv buyer - February 24 - 2:00 am

  Moving from an Audi A4 to a minivan becomes a necessity when baby #3 comes. With money tight and space even tighter we decided to start looking for something bigger. 2 vehicles fell into our sights: Suzuki XL7 and Mazda MPV. The MPV wins because of its superior useage of interior space and surprisingly decent handling ability. Got an end of year LX almost fully equipped below invoice price. Looking forward to the BMW minivan in 2005/2006 (u heard it hear first!)

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  2003 Mazda MPV (tow pkge) 66K - 2003 Mazda MPV
  By paul in PA - January 12 - 11:56 pm

  I rock out to Metallica-speakers are adequate! Do yourself a favor replace the spark plugs @35K, otherwise they burn out the coils. Put some good quality ones in. come on Mazda can you at least put some decent plugs in it and tires that last more than a year. Oh, and meet other makers warranty up to 100K!

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  Nice Van but Known PROBLEM - 2003 Mazda MPV
  By D.A.G. - November 1 - 2:00 am

  A wonderful van. Very roomy and sporty. However, the known problem about these MPVs (now I know...) is a HARD SHIFT. Check www.edmunds.com in the Car Discussion section - youll see. Mazda hasnt acknowledged the problem yet, which is very frustrating. Other than shifting issue, the van is great...but that is a BIG issue.

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  Not Trust Worthy - 2003 Mazda MPV
  By Ernesto - September 21 - 10:40 am

  Purchased this vehicle brand new. After a cross country drive vehicle started showing electrical problems. All started around 08/2004 and it wasnt until 12/2004 and a lemon law lawsuit that they decided to replace literally all the electrical components. Now it works but I dont trust the vehicle. Also noisy front suspension. Will recommend putting your name on the waiting list for other minivans on the market.

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  2003 MPV LX - Bought New - 2003 Mazda MPV
  By Tommy C. - July 16 - 5:03 am

  My MPV was bought new and now has 143K miles on it. It has had all the issues that others stated here. Check Engine light is a regular happening! Catalytic Converter issue that I will ignore until the end! Replaced the two common coils in front - water issue/design - stupid! Leaking rear AC antifreeze tubes - under warranty at 130K - thanks Mazda! Tubes were rusted gone! transmission issues - reprogrammed in 2004 and seems to be ok since. Rust around rear wheel wells AND bottom seals of front doors! Happened at 35K miles in beginning! Worst design - no power lock button on pass.side door! No dimmer over-ride to switch on inside lights after 10 Minutes! Ugh! AC is weak! Heater is weak.

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  Good Van! - 2003 Mazda MPV
  By AKA1054 - August 14 - 10:00 am

  We have owned for a little over a year and are very happy. The trans is a little busy at times and wish the 3rd row seat was easier to get into. Otherwise very happy so far.

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  I love it - 2003 Mazda MPV
  By gailnicko - February 11 - 5:33 am

  i really enjoy driving the car, the seats are very comfortable. I dislike the headrests, which cannot be utilized while on trips (they need to be extended forward). Service visits have been the minimum for almost 2 years that I have owned it.