2000 Mazda MPV Consumer Discussions

Mazda MPV: Transmission Issues

Re: transmission replacement [pkersey]

Written by: namberl on Aug 29, 2009 02:22 PM

I have a 2002 MAzda MPV that initially got 20mpg and gradually increased to 23mpg over 80,000. In May while away from home the transmission went kaput and would not stay in gear. I had it towed to a garage that I knew nothing about and was at their mercy. The owner determined that the hydrolic pump failed and would not hold the trans in gear. My options were a new Trans ... Read More...

Mazda MPV

2000 MPV on it's last legs

Written by: westk1 on May 05, 2009 11:58 PM

My 2000 MPV LX has 95,000 miles. It has major engine problems. For the last several years (3 to 8) it had a very subtle occasional cylinder miss. For the first several years of ownership, the miss was almost unnoticeable (or I would have taken it in for warranty repair). The last three years, the miss became more prominent and frequent. I have taken it back in for diagnostics ... Read More...

Mazda MPV: Error Codes/TSBs/Recalls

H02S Heater Control Location

Written by: brazil69 on Feb 17, 2009 01:37 PM

I own a 2000 Mazda MPV with 57,000K on it, recently my check engine light came on so I connected the OBD || tester and got an P0031 DTC, Result; H02S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 1. Question, Can some please tell me where is this sensor located? It's telling me is on the right side but I don't really know the exact location. Read More...

Minivans - Domestic or Foreign

What to get???....need help

Written by: kiams on Feb 05, 2009 04:06 PM

I have posted this question elsewhere, but now that I found this thread, I might as well re-post it here. I'm on the verge of becoming a "van-Dad", albeit unwillingly, and I have been fielding different views on which van to get. My initial purchase is $10K, with no desire to do financing...I want outright owneship of the vehile...and with this 10K burning a hole ... Read More...

Mazda MPV Climate Control

How do I get heat in the back seat

Written by: ken90 on Jan 01, 2009 04:33 PM

We have a 2000 Mazda MPV, and can not get heat to the rear compartment. All we get is cold air. The owners manual does not explain how to get heat. Can hear and feel the blower moving air. any ideas? Read More...

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Re: My MPV [dm126]

Written by: 4runnerrip on Jul 08, 2008 07:43 AM

Well said dm126. I also have a 2000 MPV and can't wait to get rid of it. I've had almost all the same problems as you and the thing only has little over 100K Kms which were made up mostly of trips to the grocery store and one trip to Nova Scotia (3,200 kms round trip). In fact, you could almost get a sunburn from the check engine light when driving this vehicle! ;-) Never-ever-ever-ever ... Read More...

My MPV

Written by: dm126 on Mar 08, 2008 05:47 AM

Just traded in my 2000 MPV.(LX in Sapphire Blue Mica w/188,000 miles) Thought I'd summarize my 8 years with this vehicle. First, the good: The "right size" vehicle for my family. Liked the styling, color, the way it handled, the cargo room, fold-down rear seat, sliding second row seat. As the mileage indicates, we are a "one car family" and I tend to drive vehicles ... Read More...

Mazda MPV: Error Codes/TSBs/Recalls

Re: MPV Error codes P0031 and P0037 [3pawdwolf]

Written by: lone_ranger on Feb 12, 2008 06:52 PM

I know of a 2000 Mazda MPV with the same error codes. The owner took it to the dealer who told them it was the front O2 sensor. They are relatively easy to install with an adjustable wrench or the right size socket ratchet. (Lightening) Read More...

Mazda MPV: Oil Consumption

Oil pan leakage

Written by: taln on Feb 04, 2008 00:41 PM

My 2000 MPV has not had any problems with burning oil (so far), only leaking it. I bought it used with about 50K miles on it and now at 104K I have had to replace the oil pan gasket twice. Having owned 5 vehicles over almost 40 yrs. (4 mazdas and 1 ford) this is the only one that ever had the gasket on the oil pan go bad. Not even after my Mustang went airborne and slammed down ... Read More...

Mazda MPV: Should I Buy One?

Any advice on buying '96-2000?

Written by: ericaj on Jul 28, 2007 11:22 AM

I am looking at MPVs for our nanny to drive. She'll drive about 100 miles a week, mix of highway and street. We don't want to spend more than about $6K, so that means looking at MPVs that are about 10 years old and with over 100K miles. Any pitfalls I should be looking out for? I've been looking only at private sales, so no warranty. Thanks in advance for any good advice, ... Read More...