Overview & Reviews

The MPV received a handful of changes for 2004 and moves into 2005 with only a few option package alterations.

• Manageable size, lots of interior storage, decidedly unminivan looks, roll-down windows in the sliding doors.

• Lacks the features, passenger/cargo space and power found in its competitors, noisy engine, clunky transmission.

User Reviews:

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  Zoom Zoom - 2005 Mazda MPV
  By Terry - November 25 - 10:46 am

  Dont let the sze fool you. THe MPV is sized just right for what you really use a minivan for. Perfect for small young family of four.

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  2005 MPV - 2005 Mazda MPV
  By dav mc - November 19 - 1:33 pm

  Our 2004 Odyssey was totaled by another driver. The MPV was the best value for the features. It drives better than our Honda and looks much sportier. We were able to get it for 36 dollars under invoice, then the dealer took off $4000 in rebates. They even delivered it to me and signed the paper work on my kitchen table. This is my 3rd vehicle purchase through the internet and all have been great. I actually enjoy driving this van although it is my wifes. If you are a smaller adult (under 6 foot and under 200 #s) the seats will fit you better than the domestic vans. We have only had it a few weeks, but love it so far.

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  best van on market - 2005 Mazda MPV
  By stevey woods - October 31 - 12:56 pm

  I looked at every minivan on the market, and drove them all. The design, the build quality and the performance sold me on this van.Your report states that this car has a "clunky" transmission and a loud engine, I dont know what car you were testing, but my MPV shifts gears like silk, never had a smother shifting transmission.

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  Great looking, Great value! - 2005 Mazda MPV
  By Bjorn - October 31 - 8:56 am

  Bought this van a month ago and we have been very pleased with our purchase. We needed a more compact van to fit in our small garage spot. Despite its compact size, the MPV still has a very practical interior compared to an SUV. Fold the third row and remove the two middle seats and this baby will swallow anything. We got an ES with leather, sunroof and power doors for $24K. Comparable Toyota and Honda models would have cost thousands more. Weve even gotten a few compliments from the neighbors about the looks of the car! On the downside, the interior is definitely due for a redesign, and the motor is not as powerful or refined as the latest offerings from Honda or Toyota.

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  Love that MPV except.... - 2005 Mazda MPV
  By Mary - August 9 - 7:03 pm

  After owning and loving a 2000 MPV we purchased a 2005 Mazda MPV leftover with the $425 towing package. One would assume the vehicle would be ready to accept the hitch receiver and wiring harness but no. Required: new muffler, exhaust tip, and gasket in order to install the hitch. Just shy of an additional $1,000 installed at the dealership. Oh, and lets not forget that the vehicle is rated and advertised to tow 3000 pounds yet the hitch receiver is rated 2000. Include the proper muffler with the tow package or at least include this info in MPV literature. Besides that it is one fantastic versatile vehicle.

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  Great Minivan - 2005 Mazda MPV
  By Eric Goodman - March 5 - 7:16 am

  This January 2005 myself, wife, three year old son and five month old daughter made the jump to our first minivan. We just got rid of our Nissan Sentra and what a world of difference. We spent over a year looking at all the different makes and models and in the end, the Mazda MPV is the bang for the buck. No doubt about it. You can receive a loaded equipped LS model for 5 to 7 thousand dollars less than Toyota, Nissan and Honda. The MPV has over 17.0 cubic feet in luggage capacity and 127 cubic feet in maximum cargo capacity, which is more room than the huge Ford Expedition, the GMC Yukon and other big SUVs out there. This vehicle is fun to drive, good gas mileage and has plenty of room.

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  Perfect van - 2005 Mazda MPV
  By Loren Hanson - February 11 - 2:06 am

  The perfect vehicle for us. We are retired and play a lot of golf. We also plan to travel quite a bit. We have ample room for anything we might take with us. The van is very comfortable on long trips. The seats are great. The turning radius is also a plus for the vehicle. The engine is spunky and not noisy as assessed by the "experts" Fuel mileage is relatively good. Its better looking by far than any other minivan in our opinion. Wouldnt trade with any friends who drive Chryslers, Toyotas, Chevrolets and Hondas. They also like the clean lines of our minivan better than theirs.

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  This is a quality ride. - 2005 Mazda MPV
  By Jack Bledsoe - January 21 - 6:13 am

  This vehicle is just comfortable in the extreme. It is easy to drive, and drives like a regular car, not like a truck. It has given reasonable gas mileage and has required only normal maintenance.This is our fourth Mazda; they have all given us 100,000 plus miles of reliable service so as you might expect we are PLEASED.

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  I love my new MPV! - 2005 Mazda MPV
  By New MPV Owner - November 19 - 2:50 am

  I love the sporty look of MPV and its so much fun to drive. Much safer than an SUV and it doesnt look like a "Mommy Mobile."

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  fun van, right size for city - 2005 Mazda MPV
  By dude - October 21 - 4:16 pm

  Bought an 05 demo with 5k miles. Really like this van. Maybe its just that it was a full option demo, but I find it preferable to all but the new Honda. But paid $15k less than equally optioned Honda would have cost.