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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1997 MPV, so we've included reviews for other years of the MPV since its last redesign.
Satisfied owner
Travler, 05/29/2003
1996 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
A very reliable vehicle. Handling could be much better. Ride could be better. Noise in interior is above average. Good fuel economy and uses regular. Paint and interior held up well. Over all a very good vehicle.
Great Vehicle for Offroad and Vacations
Ed Strelow, 07/22/2022
1996 Mazda MPV ES 4dr Minivan 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought our 96 new in the spring of 97 at a considerable discount. (Few people seem to know that even vehicles which have never been sold, drop a lot in price when the new year starts.) Now with 25 years under its belt it has 165,000 miles and still looks good and runs well. About 5 years in, the AC needed a new condenser. At 20 years it needed work on the automatic levelling. I chose the expensive alternative of original equipment rather than a cheaper weld job which would have eliminated the auto leveling. That and a radiator 3 years later. We originally got this to take us off road in Anza Borrego, a large California state park set up for off road driving and camping. We have done more than 100 such camping trips. We are in no hurry to sell, anything new with this capability would probably be at least $50K new.
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jerome, 08/05/2008
1997 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle. Mazda had a great thing going, and now suvs became this type of vehicle. Wish they never changed the design, or change back and put in newer components and engines. This is a great style. Rear seats don't have much leg room, but when your kids start to get cramped back there, it means soon enough they won't want to be in the same car with you anyway, LOL. So good, I have been looking for another one and getting rid of my car.
Fun Van
s.d., 11/16/2003
1997 Mazda MPV ES 4dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Our Mazda MPV has been wonderful. One of our biggest favorites about this model is the two back doors are 'regular' doors...not sliding doors. Also captain chair seats that recline in both the front & rear areas make movement inside similar to that of an airplane! A must with 4 children! Thanks to Mazda and Jim Ellis dealership for wonderful service over the years in keeping our great investment in such good shape. Would buy another in a heartbeat. SD
Love my MPV
kclark987, 12/19/2002
1997 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We like the fact that this minivan looks more like an SUV than a minivan. The rear wheel drive is great for towing (up to 3500 lbs) and the handling is excellent. We've had absolutely no problems in the 57,000 miles we've owned it. In fact, other than the driver's side sun visor, I can't think of anything that's gone wrong.