Overview & Reviews
The MPV has been completely redesigned from top to bottom. Several unique features, like hinged rear doors and all-wheel drive, have disappeared. At the same time, items like roll-down windows in the sliding doors and tailgate seating in the third-row seats certify the MPV as a standout vehicle.
- Some innovative features, excellent road feel and driving position, optional sound system rocks.
- Weak and unrefined drivetrain, not as roomy as Grand Caravan, Odyssey or Windstar.
User Reviews:
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What a hunk-o-junk - 2000 Mazda MPV
By NotaHappyCust - September 28 - 10:00 amI bought this van after extensive research into general reliability but I musta got a lemon! In the last six months: corroded coolant lines $600; alternator $800; front brakes (12mos old) $250; drivers window mechanism $800; wiper arm (fell off!) $100; front stabilizer links x2 $250. I could have lived with a gutless wonder with bad gas mileage but not with all these repair bills. I called Mazda but they couldnt have cared less. I feel bad unloading it on somebody but this baby is gone!!! Back to Honda/Toyota for this guy.
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Its a good van - 2000 Mazda MPV
By itisfine - September 14 - 10:00 amPurchased pre-owned with about 31k miles on it, one owner. Have put about 11k on it so far and have had no problems other than a burnt out turn signal bulb. Our work has Dodge Caravans, and I do admit they are smoother riding vans. However, for a personal vehicle, I value reliablity and dependability, and so far the MPV has not let me down. Its a lot of van for the money and I think it will last many miles.
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Favourite Van of its Era.. - 2000 Mazda MPV
By yunush - April 4 - 3:12 amBought the van brand new in 2000, 13 years later and its still running strong with 230,000kms... Recently with my abuse ( I run it around 4 - 5000kms a month) its started giving minor problems such as the alternator and stabilizer links, but that is expected of a car of its age. Gas milaege is great compared to other vans, awesome people hauler, and great flexibility with the seats. Fun to drive.
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Basic requirements - 2000 Mazda MPV
By NOMOREMPV - February 1 - 2:00 amIt has stylish and roomy features, which attract most consumers. Those are reasons led me make a no smart choice. In just 4 years, check engine lighting is on, so I put my van to dealer shop. They said the engine might be damaged and replaced immediately with new one or sell it. I assumed most recent car might have little problem in power train, even in engine. Also, before buying this car, I was informed van transmission has poor rating, but I thought it could be ignorable, but I realized the meaning of poor rating by auto specialists through this Mazda van.
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Good All Around Mini-Van - 2000 Mazda MPV
By kazman - December 26 - 10:00 amThe smaller size just seemed like a better fit to my wife and I. It is very stylish and full of clever little features. It does have some flaws but so doesnt every vehicle.
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No Worries!! - 2000 Mazda MPV
By rdsterl@hotmail.com - October 8 - 10:00 am52k+ mi, still wows us. First Mazda, after Camry/2 4Runners. Quality excellent, w/ 2 exceptions: Stowable armrests for the middle row of seats failed, and slide off metal frame occasionally. Primarily due to kids sitting on them, Mazda not to blame? 3rd seat "headrest guides" break off when used in "stadium" seating position, and we use it often. Passing pwr great; drivetrain (?) kicks down when needed right away, though this will affect mileage, i.e. hubby driving. Size, 2 kids/2 dogs, about perfect. More, plus baggage, consider Toyota/Honda. No towing experience. Fuel econ avg 26+ mpg hwy.
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Problems, problems, problems! - 2000 Mazda MPV
By PAH - August 14 - 10:00 amI have had nothing but problems with my van from the check engine light constantly coming on and off (And it isnt because of the gas cap which has been replaced as well as the entire fuel line), replacing tires 4 times (!) and no one can tell me why, the passenger back door malfunctions, the seats are uncomfortable on long trips, and the Mazda dealership has been difficult to deal with. I cant wait to unload this thing!
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Nice Minivan - 2000 Mazda MPV
By Bad Dog - July 31 - 10:00 amI am not a big fan of minivans. But as minivans go, this one is ok. It was well designed with some nice features that werent common when this was new (dual sliding passenger doors with electric windows, slide over middle seat, back seat folds down into the floor or folds back to make a tailgate seat, etc). The stereo system is nice for a factory stereo too. It has run well and we have had no problems with it at all. I would highly recommend the MPV ... if you HAVE to have a minivan.
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Like it, but disappointed - 2000 Mazda MPV
By BobK - June 30 - 6:23 pmIve had way too many minor and medium level problems, although no major problems yet. Both front door actuators have failed, as has the drivers window motor. All have failed where theres a metal to plastic gear meshing. The CD changer jams and has to be removed and unjammed every 3-4 months. The latch for the visor mirror broke so the mirror hangs open if the visor is down. Plastic covers for inside door lights have fallen off because the plastic tabs broke.
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Zoom Zoom in a Van - 2000 Mazda MPV
By No Kid Van Driver - June 27 - 2:00 amI was wowed by this van when I first saw it on the showroom floor (Actually bought the showroom floor model) My wife really wanted a Jeep Grand Cherokee but this Van was fully loaded with Leather, CD, AIR, Power Moonroof, 7 passenger seating, and great lookgs - the Jeep was the stock model with no upgrades for the same price - I won and it is my car. I love driving it - all my friends are amazed since we do not have kids yet. As for power as I have seen here - Mine gets up and goes with the 2.5 engine - even with a full compliment of passengers. I Just wished I waited a month to buy as they offered the Free TV the following month.
