Overview & Reviews

Aside from a few new exterior colors, Mazda's MPV minivan is unchanged for 2006.

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

• Missing the power and room of its closest competitors, lacking the latest safety hardware, noisy engine, clunky transmission, too much body roll to feel as sporty as Mazda claims.

User Reviews:

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  More than satisfied - 2006 Mazda MPV
  By more than satisfied - April 24 - 4:30 pm

  Bought this car private party, 2 years old with 9500 miles. Two and a half years later we have 43K miles with absolutely no repairs. Replaced the factory tires with 90K Goodyears and they are fantastic. This car has met or exceeded my expectations in every way.

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  Love it! - 2006 Mazda MPV
  By rgattic - January 13 - 2:13 pm

  By far the best looking and most fun to drive minivan. Great for road trips too. Surprising amount of features and storage for small nimble size.

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  Great minivan - 2006 Mazda MPV
  By Jeff - November 15 - 11:36 am

  The MPV is everything I had expected in a minivan and the price was also very good. The only thing I would change on the vehicle would be the leg room. When you have a baby carrier in it you have the keep the front seats up closer to the steering wheel and this is hard on tall people. So you are not comfortable when you drive, especially long distances.

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  Decent van for the price - 2006 Mazda MPV
  By kazmojo - October 3 - 3:33 am

  I had my eye on this van since I bought our last car several years ago. Mazda had built this generation MPV for 8 years or so, and so had plenty of time to work out any kinks. And it shows in terms of reliability and quality.

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  The greatest vehicle EVER - 2006 Mazda MPV
  By Alotaluv - June 23 - 11:13 am

  When I went shopping for a new automobile, I was convinced that an SUV was right for me. That was until I drove a MPV. When Mazda says it has the soul of a sports car, they mean it. With better fuel economy that SUVs of comparable size, pick up better than most sedans and enough room to fit a love seat in the back, the MPV is the GREATEST automobile I have EVER had the pleasure of purchasing.

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  Very reliable - 2006 Mazda MPV
  By Jeff - March 9 - 2:46 pm

  Excellent and good looking vehicle, no major problem as of today. Good handling, braking is average in winter conditions and the windshield seems to be a problem (had to be changed twice - cracked by small rocks impacts). You should consider buying a rear step protector because the paint can be easily scratched when loading or unloading from the cargo bay. Too bad that Mazda want to replace it with a cross-whatever vehicle (Mazda 7).

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  Initial Delivery Quality questionable - 2006 Mazda MPV
  By E. Lin - December 22 - 3:16 pm

  Within 24 hours of MPV delivery by dealer, the "check engine" light went on. A defective/damaged fuel cap was the cause. Other than that, it is fun to drive this MPV. Engine is powerful but acceleration is not linear. Price is attractive, $17K out to door for LX-SV, probably because this is the last model year.

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  Runs Great - 2006 Mazda MPV
  By Camie - June 26 - 3:23 pm

  Prior to purchasing the MPV I looked at the Honda as well as the Toyota and I considered a few things. Although the Honda and Toyota offered more power and size, #1 I realized it’s not a race car and I’m not trying to give the entire world a ride. Bottom line it made more economical since to get the MPV. I purchased the LX loaded including the DVD system. The same options would hurt the pocketbook with the competitors. It looks great and very unique in a positive way. I constantly get comments on it. It runs really smooth but doesn’t float. I’m not sure what the experts are looking for but it drives more like a car than a van. Adjustable second row makes in/out access easy.

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  Best Minivan for the Price - 2006 Mazda MPV
  By Jason - March 19 - 7:23 am

  We looked at every other van on the market and for the price it was a great buy. Plus Mazda is willing to cut a deal to get you in one of their cars. We paid well under the listed price for this van. The power is great for a 3.0L vehicle of this size. The transmission is a bit slow to respond; that would be my only complaint. But not many of the vans we tried responded like a race car. We spent a week in the Sierras driving on and even a little off-road (mostly fire roads) and had no issues. With a family of 6 we would have liked the van to be a little longer to store more equipment. But it worked. Great style and power for $10,000 less than the Honda.

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  Love This Minivan - 2006 Mazda MPV
  By stellabludream - August 19 - 10:30 am

  Used to have SUVs and sedans; with 2 kids needed something bigger - OMG! a van! NO WAY I thought. Loved this one for style, features, price, not a gargantuan van. Drove Honda and Toyota too big and too pricey. This one is just right size for city and Handles like a dream! Everyone is happy now in this van. LOVE the dual sliding doors and section controled air. Never thought Id say it but I just love this thing! Wish they would bring it back. The Mazda 5 is just too small for us with pets and relatives aboard.