2005 Mazda MPV Review

Used Car Purchase

Written by: Family of 4 on 04/12/2009

Vehicle

2005 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I noticed most of these reviews are older and mostly new car purchases. Reviews have nonetheless been very helpful in our decision. Like most family van purchasers, we compared with used Sienna's and Odyssey's. In the end, the MPV was such a better value as they seem to depreciate at a faster rate. My wife it the primary driver for this car, so the smaller exterior size was easier for her to drive. Handling is substantially better as it is shorter and narrower. Parking and general driving was much easier. Of course with better handling comes at a cost, because you need to sacrifice interior space. As a family 4, this was not a factor at all, so this was by far the best fit.

Favorite Features

Handling, Third row that hides in the floor, Best visibility in class.

Suggested Improvements

Mazda dealerships still have a long way to go compared with Honda. Customer service and sales tactics are very old school. Mazda, bring back the MPV. we love it!

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Sauna in the Summer

Written by: Mom Parker on 05/09/2008

Vehicle

2005 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

We bought the MPV when we were expecting our first child. We were very pleased at first until we realized that the van was not equipped with rear air vents. There are four vents for the entire van. The summers in the south are brutal. We can no longer make our children endure the heat with no air vents. Needless to say we are now in the process of finding a new vehicle. Aside from that we are pleased. The only other complaint is the driver side window motor had to be replaced. We have put 36,400 miles on it and it still is going strong.

Favorite Features

Sporty look.

Suggested Improvements

Vents throughout the van. My kids are sweaty by the time we reach our destination.

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MPV Van

Written by: ksmemoore on 04/24/2008

Vehicle

2005 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

The driver's seat is uncomfortable to me. I am a tall woman and the armrest is way too low for comfort. Seat will not lower down enough. The gas mileage is awful. Lots worse than we thought. At $3.50 a gallon we would prob. not have bought this van if we had known how bad it was going to be. It does seem to be reliable however and had some good features as far as lots of good seating to haul my kids and their friends around.

Favorite Features

Seats up to 7

Suggested Improvements

Discontinued in 2006

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Too Bad They Don't Still Make Them

Written by: ANewcomb on 08/02/2007

Vehicle

2005 Mazda MPV ES 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Spent a lot of time researching for our first minivan since baby no. 3 is on the way and I abhor the idea of being a minivan owner. Looked at everything, but had to go with something small enough to fit down my ridiculously narrow drive way. Ended up looking for a MPV ES used since they stopped making them with the '06s. We're not the biggest people and our kids are all small at this point so this van is just the right size for us. Only had it a couple weeks but it really works well for us. It handles great, rides like a car and has sporty looks. Friend of mine just bought an '04 Honda Odyssey EX cloth seats and 35000 miles and paid the same that I did for my 05 MPV ES that's loaded.

Favorite Features

Power sliding doors and the side air bags are nice for safety. Radio controls in steering wheel also are convenient.

Suggested Improvements

Not that it matters at this point for Mazda, but a power tailgate would be nice and a better trip computer with gas mileage and distance to empty. Latch System for child seats also would have made more sense.

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2005 Mazda MPV - certified used car

Written by: Joe on 04/03/2007

Vehicle

2005 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I have owned this car for a little over a year. It had 24000 miles, I found out it was a rental car from Florida but it was in great condition. It has been the most versatile vehicle I have owned. We are avid Ikea people and hauling furniture is one of the best things about this van. I pulled out the middle row dropped the back and made it into a cargo van. I hauled an L shaped couch and it fit. Even though it's smaller than the Sienna or Odyssey, it still has a lot of room. I have hauled appliances and also building supplies to my rental unit. When relatives come to visit, I can fit all seven of us plus put a stroller in the back! A+

Favorite Features

Making the van into a cargo van when I need to pickup furniture and also most important, it FITS into the garage (without folding the sideview mirrors in)!!

Suggested Improvements

It looks like they captured all my improvements into what they call the Mazda8, which is not being sold in the US, go figure? I would have loved to have the new Mazda8 - check it out, I think you would agree.

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