Overview & Reviews

Mazda adds power to the MPV in the form of a 200-horsepower V6 engine governed by a five-speed automatic transmission, which is just what the doctor ordered for this previously underpowered minivan. The MPV also gains power-sliding doors, available 17-inch alloy wheels, traction control, an improved braking system and revised suspension tuning.

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

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

User Reviews:

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  One Moms Opinion - 2002 Mazda MPV
  By Mom Hickson - December 24 - 10:00 am

  I researched this van for 2 years. Was very pleased that Mazda upd the engine to a 3.0, for the power. Have owned it for 1 week. It is so fun to drive and holds plenty of kids. Interior is very versatile. A/C in front is great. Kids are complaining somewhat about the rear A/C. They cant feel it unless its up to the max setting. Gear stick is too long, but getting used to it. To bad the base van doesnt come with the cassette and cd combo. Ultimatly, I love it! It has all the conveniences of the Honda Odyssey, but not the price tag.

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  2002 MPV ES Rating - 2002 Mazda MPV
  By Excalibur1993 - October 6 - 10:00 am

  Took out for one hour test drive and look over before buying. Went back with my head between my legs. I couldnt find anything wrong with it at all. Everything was there. No scratches. Ran great. And Zoom, Zoom, Zoom. Sure is fun to drive.

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  Good Value for a Minivan - 2002 Mazda MPV
  By wordslug - September 26 - 10:00 am

  First, the bad news. We had to completely replace the auto transmission within the first year of ownership. Otherwise, this has been a great vehicle for our family of 5. Looks good, drives well, has nice features like sliding middle seat, windows that open, folding rear bench. The size is about right, and the driving experience is car-like.

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  Problem after a week - 2002 Mazda MPV
  By Mateusz - August 24 - 10:00 am

  Purchased my MPV recently. Its very nice and comfortable car. One sour node was that after a week check engine light came on. Dealer needed three days to repair. Came out that transmission control computer failed and needed to be replaced. Hopefully I will have better luck with it in the future.

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  zoom zoom zoom back to the service dept. - 2002 Mazda MPV
  By bamaengineer - August 24 - 10:00 am

  I have been disappointed by the performance of the 02 MPV so far. To start with, I have been in for warranted repairs three times with only 20k miles: Idler problem, Check engine light, and rattling sliding doors. They still havent fixed the sliding doors. The style and handling are great, but I hate to think what will happen when the warranty is over.

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  Surprisingly Disappointed - 2002 Mazda MPV
  By Amy - April 23 - 10:20 pm

  Purchased my MPV 12/02 after my 2nd child was born for easier entry & exit than my Jeep Cherokee, and more passenger room. After much research on minivans, I decided I wanted (but could not afford) a Honda Odyssey. The MPV ran a close 2nd. The first year of owning it was good. Things went down hill after that. The Dunlop tires that came on it were bald after less than 28K miles. Its been in for mechanical repairs & recalls more than any other vehicle Ive ever owned (Chevy, Ford, Jeep). Its in now for another $400-500 repair after I just replaced the tires. After 3 years of ownership, Im sad to say, it has not been as reliable as I thought it would. Style & comfort good. Reliability, not good.

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  Be careful!! - 2002 Mazda MPV
  By Ian - September 30 - 5:46 am

  Many, many problems! A lot of what Ive already read - Ignition coils (all 6), sliding door - sticks and doesnt operate properly, and now the tranny - its in the shop right now. I actually have filled almost 10 pages of a notebook because our experience has been so surreal. I even bought the extended Mazda Canada warranty, only to find out time and time again that nothing was covered.

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  Buyer Beware of Mazda - 2002 Mazda MPV
  By turpster - September 24 - 2:10 am

  I have owned 2 Mazdas and probably will not again. Neither were vere good. The MPV at 35,000mi. needed the transmission flushed which was not a Mazda recommended service. The Mazda rep said even though the flush wasnt listed in the manual they recommended it be done or the warranty would be voided. 50,000mi. PCV hose replaced under warranty. The vehicle had always seemed not to run smoothly before and after hose replacement. The transmission is a myriad of issues in how it operates and its quirks. The final was the new hose failing again and something else causing the motor to run very rough and at half power. At "68,900mi." we clunkered it for a Honda. How about that for value retention?

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  New Mazda MPV Owner - 2002 Mazda MPV
  By GeO - March 5 - 10:00 am

  Test drove Hondas Odyssey, and Chyr Town&Country found for the price the MPV was a better buy. The new 3.0L V6 has enough ZOOM for the smaller sized MPV. The handling is great for a van, drives like a car. Would like to see a AWD model in the near future. Felt the Odyssey wasnt all that for the money they wanted, and the time it took to get one. Also the chyr though more on the luxurious side was way over priced.

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  I love my MPV, but... - 2002 Mazda MPV
  By Caroline - December 10 - 12:33 am

  Ive owned my 2002 MPV for almost 5.5 years now. In that time, Ive have no problems with it at all. The only times its been in the shop are for routine maintenance. But, 2 days ago, the transmission died on me while driving on a highway and heres the kicker - it only has 34,845 miles on it!