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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  Hunk of Junk - 2000 Mazda MPV
  By JScott - November 24 - 10:00 am

  Our van is on its third computer, and second transmission, and only has 60,000 miles! We look forward to getting rid of it! Dont forget, its still a Ford!

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  Great van! - 2000 Mazda MPV
  By Connie - October 25 - 1:56 am

  I feel so badly when I read about the horror stories of other owners because we have been beyond happy with our van! We purchased it new in 2000 and have had nothing but normal maintenance. The only thing that has now happened twice is that the drivers side sliding door handle has broken. Dont understand this, but if thats the only problem weve had in 10 years, Im thrilled! We are at 145,000 miles and hope to continue for at least another 50,000?

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  Luv my 2000 MPV LX - 2000 Mazda MPV
  By Alex - June 17 - 4:16 pm

  First time minivan owner. I really like the flexibility of the seats. I threw a party for my 5 year old and had to borrow chairs from my dad. I removed the 2 second row seats and folded down the 3rd row seat. I was able to haul 50 plastic stacking chairs, 2 six foot plastic tables, 1 large ice cooler, and 8 steam pan holders. Removable seats were fairly light. If you are offered one for under $10,000 with less than 70K miles then go for it!

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  Not perfect, but no bad for the money - 2000 Mazda MPV
  By DDT - May 16 - 10:13 pm

  This is my 2nd car/van, & the 1st one I bought new. Maybe because the MPV is smaller; it handles the road a bit more stable than the other two minivans I tested. I love the flexibility of the 2nd & 3rd row seats arrangement as well as the 2nd row window that actually opens, which other car company copy in their later models. MPV does have its weakness in horsepower & torque (especially when you turn on the a/c). Another problem is the rear wiper spring is very weak; may break when car wash. I hated the transmission for its jerkiness. In terms of up keep of the vehicle, it actually cost me less than my brothers Honda Odyssey (5 years running), which he later traded in for a Sienna last year.

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  A great minivan put to the test and beyond - 2000 Mazda MPV
  By Joe Nurse - March 27 - 2:30 pm

  I bought this van from a private seller in 05 with 72,000 miles on it. My van now has 173,000 we have routinely towed an 18 ft Ski boat with no problem except when the ramp is wet. Get out grab the cooler and kids push hard HA HA! No major issues what soever even towed a popup trailer to Tennessee through Blue Ridge Mountains.

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  It needs more horsepower - 2000 Mazda MPV
  By pearly - February 11 - 10:00 am

  I like the minivan, its very cute and its like having a car!!!! and the rear windows go down which is a plus!!! the only thing that im gonna say about this van is that its slow especially up hills, and pick up on the highway is terrible, and the cup holders are just a nono! and could mazda had made bigger tires!!!!!!!!! But the kiddies love it

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  Good value - 2000 Mazda MPV
  By SuperStar - January 17 - 10:00 am

  The only problem I had was the Alernator went out at 61000 miles.

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  I will never buy another Mazda - 2000 Mazda MPV
  By Chris - October 14 - 6:33 am

  I have taken my Mazda to the dealer 3 times because it will not keep running when it is cold.Gave the dealer $300.00 to fix it and it is still broken - now they want another $250.00 to replace a part that they think may be bad. And the AC has died ever summer. And it cost about $200.00 every summer to get it fixed. I custom ordered it from the dealer new in 2000.

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  MPV, a best kept secret - 2000 Mazda MPV
  By bobslv - September 17 - 10:00 am

  Absolutely no problems after 3 1/2 years and 28,000 miles. Used mainly for trips but very capable for city traffic and parking. The small (2.5 l) 6 engine is just fine unless you love to play Le Mans racer. This is not a minivan for macho drivers.

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  Great to drive and own...A fun vehicle. - 2000 Mazda MPV
  By artistmurals - August 30 - 2:00 am

  Excellent vehicles in all areas. Best van I have ever owned. Great in my business as an artist/muralist. Wouldnt think of buying anything else.