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Mazda MPV Estate engines, drive and performance

1999 - 2004 (change model)
Performance rating: 3.5 out of 53.5

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019 Updated: 6 June 2019

Choice of a 2.3 petrol and a 2.0 turbo-diesel. The petrol engine is quite rough and needs to be worked hard to glean performance. The diesel is a robust and reasonably quiet unit and the better choice.

The ride is fine on motorways, but becomes crashy on rough surfaces. Too much bodyroll, steering lacks feel and it could do with more grip. Gearbox feels stiff and changes are jerky.