Mazda MPV (1999 - 2004) 2.0 5d (02) (2004/04) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Not much, I guess.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They think it is too big.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Never, to many repairs. I hate the day I bought it, and I am glad I got rid of it.
What are you likely to buy next?
Toyota Verso.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£13,000
When did you buy the car?
October 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Probably
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Space and Mazda's reputation for reliability
What was the dealer like?
He was OK
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
OK, not great, but for such a big car it is OK.
What's it like to park?
Problematic; it is very large. I installed parking sensors.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes, had a lot of expensive repairs: 61000 km: Relay fan broken. Replacement cost: 97 €. 73000 km: electric motor for the rear window broken. Replacement cost: 245 €. 79000 km: broken turbocharger. Replacement cost: 2830 €. 81000 km: broken clutch. Replacement cost: 1885 €. 82,000 km: injection pump broke. Replacement cost: 1500 €.
What's most practical about your car?
Versatile space and flexibility
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Hindseat: can be folded into floor with a simple movement
