2006 Mazda MPV Consumer Reviews

Was Not Happy

Written by: brandij on 02/17/2009

Vehicle

2006 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Well my mom had purchased this van a year prior with a new kid on the way I was excited to be a minivan owner. It was a really late night when they do those crazy specials at midnight!? I didn't test drive it because I've been driving my moms for quite some time, got it home to notice that our van had NO REAR AIR!!! I couldn't believe they made vans without it! My moms came standard with it, didn't realize it was missing til the next morning when it was freezing cold taking our 2 young kids out!! I've had to put fans in the back to just get by in the summer. It is brutal. I was very upset that the sales people sold it they had to know!! will never go back again!!!

Favorite Features

It was a van

Suggested Improvements

Rear air is ALWAYS needed!!! Duh people sit back there!!!!

1 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Family Utilitarian

Written by: Sourdough on 09/10/2008

Vehicle

2006 Mazda MPV LX-SV 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

We have two young daughters with a child on the way and our MPV has been great. It drives like a sedan. The window sills are low, which allows great visibility from the driver's seat. It has more than enough power, but gets better than expected gas mileage. The third row seat folds down into the floor to provide exceptional storage capacity. It has served our family well.

Favorite Features

Cruise control

Suggested Improvements

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Stands out from the crowd

Written by: slickdealer on 08/15/2008

Vehicle

2006 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I've only owned this vehicle for 4 months but so far, it's been great. I love the size. It's not a tank (aka Odyssey/Sienna). I also like having a vehicle that isn't on every corner. The MPV really stands out from the crowd. Took it on a long trip this summer and it performed flawlessly. The interior doesn't have that cheap quality feel that some cars have. It feels solid.

Favorite Features

The size is great. It has a relatively smooth ride. Removable 2nd row captains chairs. Radio/CD controls on the steering wheel are really nice. Roll-down 2nd row windows are cool (as are the dual sliding doors).

Suggested Improvements

Considering its size, it doesn't get great gas mileage. Don't get me wrong, it's still decent. The shift handle on the steering column is bad! It blocks your view (and access) to other knobs on the middle panel. You can get around this by using steering wheel controls. V6 is on the weaker side.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Decent van for the price

Written by: kazmojo on 02/20/2008

Vehicle

2006 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I had my eye on this van since I bought our last car several years ago. Mazda had built this generation MPV for 8 years or so, and so had plenty of time to work out any kinks. And it shows in terms of reliability and quality.

Favorite Features

Steering wheel mounted stereo controls; dual zone climate control; roll down windows in sliding doors; easy to store third row; smooth V6; cabin air filter.

Suggested Improvements

I'd sacrifice some of that power for better mileage (I don't think I've ever had to floor it); better design for moving between rows including foot operated emergency brake, removable armrests and seats that hug closer to the doors.

4 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Love This Minivan

Written by: stellabludream on 02/04/2008

Vehicle

2006 Mazda MPV ES 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Used to have SUVs and sedans; with 2 kids needed something bigger - OMG! a van! NO WAY I thought. Loved this one for style, features, price, not a gargantuan van. Drove Honda and Toyota too big and too pricey. This one is just right size for city and Handles like a dream! Everyone is happy now in this van. LOVE the dual sliding doors and section controled air. Never thought I'd say it but I just love this thing! Wish they would bring it back. The Mazda 5 is just too small for us with pets and relatives aboard.

Favorite Features

Handling, leather seats, steering wheel stereo controls, sliding 2nd row, flip 3rd row, roof rack.

Suggested Improvements

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Great Van for the dollar.

Written by: David Vega on 01/04/2007

Vehicle

2006 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

My wife and I thought we would never purchase a minivan. We both have SUVs, a Land Cruiser 95 and Land Rover Disco 97. Now we have a son, with the car seat in the back it is a little cramped. The person sitting next to the car set just doesn’t have room. Both SUVs have the 3 row sets still not comfortable. We look at all the vans only the MPV, Honda and Toyota were considered. Well, we got the MPV black sport with side air bags and rear air. No auto sliding doors. WOW great ride, excellent van. Acceleration. Drives like a car. Only got 7k on it so far. Only problem, at the port where the MPV came in, factory options are put in. During the roof rack install, screw installed wrong, leaked. New headliner required.

Favorite Features

Design exterior, drives like a car. Excellent power and acceleration. Sliding left to right second row seat.

Suggested Improvements

Bring it back. Rear heat. Do not put side air back in seats. Can't use seat covers as easy. Brighter dim lights.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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You Can Get Em Cheap

Written by: tabbss on 11/03/2006

Vehicle

2006 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

My wife needed a minivan and didn't want the minivan looks. We rented a MPV and liked it. We test drove the Quest and Sedona. Both of those had interior parts fall off during our test drives. Saw a new MPV in an ad at a local dealer for $15,488. Heavy rebates and dealer took off another $1K for Mazda financing. Can't beat the price and runs great. The dealers want to get rid of these so you can get them for a steal if you can find them.

Favorite Features

Not as big as others, good gas mileage and low price. Side windows roll down. Great brakes.

Suggested Improvements

Not as many safety features as newer model minivans.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Initial Delivery Quality questionable

Written by: E. Lin on 09/30/2006

Vehicle

2006 Mazda MPV LX-SV 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Within 24 hours of MPV delivery by dealer, the "check engine" light went on. A defective/damaged fuel cap was the cause. Other than that, it is fun to drive this MPV. Engine is powerful but acceleration is not linear. Price is attractive, $17K out to door for LX-SV, probably because this is the last model year.

Favorite Features

I use it for commuting. It has decent space for me to even lie flat to take a nap after lunch, after folding the third row flat. Base model equipment is decent.

Suggested Improvements

Fuel cap material is too poor. No wonder the sales screwed it up. Fuel economy has a lot to be desired.

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Extremely Pleased

Written by: PJ on 08/16/2006

Vehicle

2006 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Bought this minivan for my business and was so impressed with the ride, gas mileage and features, that we took it on vacation for 10 days. It doesn't ride like a minivan. It rides like a car. The standard stereo and CD with steering wheel controls is excellent. I test drove a 2005 Kia Sedona and found the Mazda MPV to be more quiet, smooth and stable. Don't overlook this one!

Favorite Features

Rear AC, fold down 3rd row seats, removable captains chairs in 2nd row, cargo space for groceries behind 3rd row seats, steering wheel controls for stereo, storage compartment under passenger seat.

Suggested Improvements

Move the shifter from the steering wheel to the floor. Everything else about this vehicle is excellent.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Love it!

Written by: rgattic on 08/14/2006

Vehicle

2006 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

By far the best looking and most fun to drive minivan. Great for road trips too. Surprising amount of features and storage for small nimble size.

Favorite Features

Steering wheel radio controls. 2nd row power windows. Storage tub in rear. 2nd row sliding seats and third row fold away seat.

Suggested Improvements

Seating fabric should be more kid friendly (easier to clean).

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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