1996 Mazda MPV Consumer Discussions

spring coil rear

• spring coil rear

  Written by: kooot on Aug 19, 2011 1:37:14 PM

  Dose anyone know the model or catalog number of coil spring rear for mazda mpv 1996? I also want to know which web site should I check? I want to replace to now one but I could not find the information.

Mazda MPV Starting/Stalling Problems

• Re: 1996 mazda mpv no spark [wcarnes]

  Written by: fm82 on May 22, 2011 7:02:12 AM

  Same thing just happened to my sister in law, trying to find the solution for it maybe you can explain to me what you had to do to fix your problem.

• starting problems

  Written by: divaristicsoul on Dec 16, 2007 11:31:57 AM

  I have a 1996 Mazda MPV minivan I just had a water pump changed on it, now it won't start. It is getting fire and fuel is flowing but the car won't turn over.

• Re: 1996 mazda mpv no spark [7777778]

  Written by: sickvan1 on Dec 10, 2007 9:33:16 PM

  I just cam across this forum after doing a search re: our MPV. Mine is also a 1996 and we have had continuing issues with starting/stalling problems. I'm going to re-look into the spark-plug/distributor cap (know a few basics but don't do any work myself.) Is this a common problem with mid-90's MPV's? It's been an absolute headache. We frequently use gas-line antifreeze (helped in the past), had the timing belt ... Read More

• Re: 1996 mazda mpv no spark [wcarnes]

  Written by: pappaneil on Dec 4, 2007 8:46:08 AM

  Timing Belt!! To check, take off the distributer cap and note which position the rotor cap is in. Turn engine over, see if rotor cap is in the same position. If it is, you have a broken timing belt. Best way is to have someone turn the key while you observe the distributer cap to see if it turns while the engine is cranking.

• Re: 1996 mazda mpv no spark [wcarnes]

  Written by: 7777778 on Nov 9, 2007 5:12:21 PM

  I Just had he same problems with my 1996. did you ever find the answer? Help Thanks D Anderson

• Re: 1996 mazda mpv no spark [wcarnes]

  Written by: once_for_all on Nov 16, 2006 8:48:15 PM

  just keep testing the components, I guess. One or more is bad. Good luck, John

• Re: 1996 mazda mpv no spark [once_for_all]

  Written by: wcarnes on Nov 15, 2006 9:36:23 PM

  no spark from ignition coil. Look more and more like the distributor. Everything is enclosed inside the dist. (ignition coil,ICM,etc.)

• Re: 1996 mazda mpv no spark [wcarnes]

  Written by: once_for_all on Nov 15, 2006 1:02:30 PM

  do you have spark from the ignition coil? You should be able to check if the coil is ok or not. If it is good, then it is something inside the distributor. My guess is that the coil went out. I am not familiar with specifics on your engine as I have the 2002 with the Ford engine. John

• 1996 mazda mpv no spark

  Written by: wcarnes on Nov 15, 2006 10:25:21 AM

  While driving through the neighborhood. My mpv just died. It was though someone reached down and turned the key off. No warning, weird noise or anything. Checked the fuel system. Seems to be OK. I'm getting gas through the fuel filter when the ignition is turned on. I am getting no spark off of the plugs. I traced it back to the distributor and I am not getting any spark out ... Read More

Mazda MPV Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• To buy or not to buy? Should I buy an MPV?

  Written by: gurneyhalleck on Mar 12, 2006 1:31:24 PM

  Hey everybody, my wife and i have about $15,000 to spend and I see plenty of low mileage MPV's for sale all over California, usually being former short-term rentals/shuttles. I drove an MPV and LOVED the way it drove, thought the interior was sweet and generally wife and I adored it. Problem is, I'm not sure if the reliability is up to the old school Mazda I grew up with. So ... Read More

Mazda MPV

• Should I buy an MPV??

  Written by: gurneyhalleck on Mar 12, 2006 1:29:23 PM

  Hey everybody, my wife and i have about $15,000 to spend and I see plenty of low mileage MPV's for sale all over California, usually being former short-term rentals/shuttles. I drove an MPV and LOVED the way it drove, thought the interior was sweet and generally wife and I adored it. Problem is, I'm not sure if the reliability is up to the old school Mazda I grew up with. So ... Read More

• Just took delivery

  Written by: mpvmike on Jul 15, 2003 10:21:55 AM

  I picked up my 2003 Pure White MPV LX last night. Whoo hooo! I've read nothing but good things about the van everywhere except MSN. It seems that there are a couple pretty angry people out there that are putting multiple posts on that site bad-mouthing the MVP and bringing it's average down...but I digress...I never thought I'd actually be happy about picking up a new minivan, but I can honestly ... Read More

• Concerned MPV Owners

  Written by: danmcgurgan on Jul 15, 2001 5:56:08 PM

  I would not be concerned at all about the lack of MPV's on the road. My take on the reviews is that the reviewers drive so many vehicles that it takes a lot for one to stand out above the rest, but not a lot for one to lack in a certain area. Of course, a 200hp vehicle is going to accelerate faster than a 160hp vehicle that weighs the same. ... Read More

• no title

  Written by: daddioof4 on Mar 27, 2001 9:43:41 AM

  JSchmiidt at post 1216. I traded my 1996 Plymouth Voyager standard wheelbase in on the MPV 6 months ago. I normally keep a car for ten years, buying new every 5 years. As it was, I should have traded my 1990 Legacy with 160,000 miles. Instead, I kept my Legacy and unloaded my 96 Voyager because it was a piece of @#$%^! car. The MPV is longer than the short wheelbase ... Read More