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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Safety

No Euro NCAP crash test rating, but all models have dual front and side airbags, ABS brakes and traction control on petrol cars. An alarm and deadlocks take care of security.

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4 out of 5

Reliability

The body, engine, gearbox and electrics should cause you little worry, and the interior is built to quite high standard - so there should be few rattles or squeaks. Plastics won't resist everyday scratches.

Car check problem points

Body

No faults reported by owners.

Engine/Gearbox

No faults reported by owners.

Other

No faults reported by owners.