Mazda MPV (99-04) - Review

Review by Parkers on
Despite the self-congratulatory name, Mazda's MPV doesn't deliver class-leading performance in any area. It's fine as dependable family transport, but doesn't match up to what rivals offer. However, it has been re-styled for 2004 with a family face (grille, bumper, headlights) just like the Mazda6. It also has body-colour door handles, privacy glass and restyled rear lights, which has given MPV a stronger on-road presence, although it still looks pretty anonymous.
3 out of 5

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Running costs

Needs to be serviced every six months or 6000 miles - annoying and expensive. Most rivals like Galaxy need servicing every 9-10,000 miles. Parts are expensive, but insurance groups are average. Turbo-diesel offers good fuel economy.

* based on most recent data

Estimated fuel cost for 10,000 miles per year

Unleaded

£2,192 - £2,192 *

Diesel

£1,644 - £1,644 *

The estimated fuel cost figure is a guide to how much this model will cost to fuel each year, so you can compare between cars. It's calculated by using the model's average mpg (calculated from both town centre and motorway driving) and the average fuel price. It's based on the following cost-per-litre: petrol 135p and diesel 141p. Prices are updated daily.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

Six months/6000 miles. Mechanical 3 years, bodywork 6 years

Warranty

Mechanical three years, bodywork six years.

Road tax (12 months)

£250.00 - £270.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

2 out of 5

Green credentials

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CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

The arrows indicate the best and worst CO2 bands for this model.

Emissions summary

MPV scores fairly badly on the eco front. With an average of 214 g/km CO2 across the range, its emissions are a touch high for a people carrier. However, it's worth noting that the line up has a high number of diesel models, bringing the average down and giving buyers more choices of low-emission versions. Diesels typically produce less CO2 than petrol engines with similar power outputs. The range is not very frugal, averaging 34 mpg.

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