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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  Not Perfect, But still the best - 2000 Mazda MPV
  By Zoomie Stopper - December 27 - 10:00 am

  Original owner of the van. After almost two years I have managed to pile up 38k easy miles. Power/Transmission: The engine, a Ford Duratec 2.5L V6, has been very reliable, a little noisey and slightly underpowered. Handling/Ride: Better than most cars, Very satisfying! Wind noise is a little elevated at highway speed but not terrible. Versatility: Flip under third row seat is AWESOME! In my opinion, a must have. This lets you carry ALL your stuff to Grandma and Grandpas and still haul the grand parents around when you get there. Bottom Line: Still happy with my purchase.

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  Title? - 2000 Mazda MPV
  By vanninit - December 9 - 2:00 am

  Very solid vehicle. I leased it originally because I was unsure of the engine/transmission combination.. while its not particularly powerful, I cant say its been a huge negative, and in fact I purchased the vechicle when it came off lease.

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  Solid Vehicle - 2000 Mazda MPV
  By m - December 6 - 9:30 am

  After 112,000 miles only a few major repairs - one door actuator and cracked exhaust manifold. Lots of great features in the van, especially for the time. Really like the fold flat rear seat. No problems with CD or moonroof. Great stereo. Biggest disappointment is the lack of power. The transmission kicks and the whole car jumps (not to move fast, just jumps). Its been a good dependable car and with 23/24 mpg on the highway not bad for a van.

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  Problems after 6 years - 2000 Mazda MPV
  By Mazda fan? - July 24 - 11:43 am

  Bought this van new. No problems. Changed oil, rotated tires, purchased new tires as needed. Rear heater was warranty work. At 6 1/2 years old 100,000 + the check engine light comes on. Transmission hasnt failed yet, but were wondering, thought Mazda was more reliable than this. Our 1st Mazda was about 9 years old, no mechanical when we traded for larger van. I want to decide when I trade, not have mechanical failure decide for me!

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  MPV still Zooms - 2000 Mazda MPV
  By Cysfans - May 16 - 5:40 pm

  Purchased new because it was NOT a big minivan and had a fold-under 3rd row seat. Handles better than some cars of similar weight and size. Power is adequate or better in most situations. @ 90,000 miles and 7 years, has original brakes and battery, no light bulb has ever burned out. No problem with any major system. MPG rated 23 highway, 18 city, all-around experience is about 22 MPG; have gotten 25+ on highway. Can easily remove 2nd row seats and fold under 3rd row for versatility. No power seat, but ergonomics are very good. Smaller outside dimensions means easy to maneuver.

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  a mini van for fun and more - 2000 Mazda MPV
  By mike01 - May 2 - 10:20 pm

  great handling both in city and highway. spaceous and confertable,but not extremely huge that it would be hard to manouver, over all is a great mini-van.

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  No Regrets - 2000 Mazda MPV
  By Jim - April 8 - 9:23 am

  I honestly do not know how other people have so many problems with their MPVs. This van was a demo with 10K and now has 155K. Everything still works like new after 7 yrs, even the CD changer has never jammed. This vehicle has been driven day after day with two kids and was fully put to the test. No major repairs except the trans was replaced under warranty at 75K because the dealer insisted it needed it when brought in for an unrelated noise. Very comfortable vehicle and easy to drive on long trips. Lots of innovative features not available at the time on other models. I could not have asked for a more reliable vehicle. If Mazda still made the MPV we would trade for a new one today.

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  A Dissappointment - 2000 Mazda MPV
  By lindseyg2324 - May 14 - 9:40 am

  We bought our MPV used about 1 yr ago. We bought it knowing the trans drove rough, but thought it would get us through what we needed it to. The previous owners seemed to have no issues with it. Within 3 months the radiator went out. Replaced it right away. 6 months later, engine heads went out. Due to the config. of the engine, it is a very timely & costly repair, in total around 48 hrs. My husband took on the task to save $. It took us 8 months to get that finished. 1 day after the engine was done, the trans finally went out. Replaced it. I dont have faith that this car will last much longer. Sad that its not working out. Husband is determined to make it last after working so hard.

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  Love My Van,Not The Dealer - 2000 Mazda MPV
  By Barbara Olson - March 16 - 2:00 am

  I have owned my van for 3and a half years now. I dont think I could ever go back to driving a car. I love the extra protection I feel being up higher and with the size of the van. The only problem I had was it pulled to the left, which my original dealer claimed they fixed. I found my tires on the left side wore out at only 41,000 miles,even though I had them rotated regularly.

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  Not Bad - 2000 Mazda MPV
  By cdv - February 25 - 2:00 am

  Good Van. It has provided a lot of comfort over long hauls (weve done roughly 15K miles per year). The MPG has worked out to be in the low 20s and requires nothing outside of regular maint. All-in-all, it has proved to be a good van.