Used 1997 Mazda MPV Consumer Reviews
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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.
Solid Van
MPV Driver, 01/03/2003
1997 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We have had no significant problems with our MPV over the years. Heard of transmission problems in other vehicles but none in ours yet. Nuisance check engine light goes on and off occasionally, but mechanic has found no problems. Speedo error can be caused by different size tires, stock tires can be very difficult to find and if you can find them you won't want to pay for them. I am encouraged by the number of older style MPVs (3 doors) still running the road that make ours look new. Although the van has been very reliable, I would not give 5 cents for the maintenance department of the dealer where we bought.
Unbelievable Vehicle
Jim, 06/08/2005
1996 Mazda MPV DX 4dr Minivan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought our '96 Mazda MPV in Sept. 2003 with 145,000 miles on it. Today it has 202,000 and is still going strong. I have only had to replace the starter, spark plug wires, belt tensioner and just recently the radiator. That's it. It runs like a clock. It is quite comfortable. I drive it for 10-12 hours at a stretch and have no problems. I saw the identical vehicle in a parking lot today and sought out the owner to see if he was interested in selling. I would buy another today if I had the chance.
MPV fan for life
4WDMPVfan, 02/09/2003
1996 Mazda MPV DX 4dr Minivan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Wish I could afford to buy one of these new. Our first 4WD MPV was a used '91. Had 121,000 miles on it when we traded and never gave us any serious trouble. We traded for used 96 MPV 4WD. So far the 96 has had no problems either and it has 94,000 miles on it now. I feel very secure in this vehicle. It has a quality feel to it. It's been hit twice with relatively minor damage. I was told they are hard to find used because nobody wants to let go of them. If they don't make more this one will probably die of old age.
A very reliable vehicle
grapemanca, 06/18/2009
1997 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
We've owned our '97 MPV since it was new. It's been a very reliable vehicle, and we've had no major tranny, engine or front-end repairs in almost 12 years (but we do follow the service manual). It can hold a lot of stuff, and makes for an excellent passenger and moving van. The only negatives are its weight, which leads to mediocre fuel economy and premature tire wear. Strange lean to the right as well, which I've noticed on other MPV's. A very solid machine that's taken a fair bit of abuse and kept on driving smoothly.
Soccer Mom Express
ButteFireGuy, 06/08/2003
1995 Mazda MPV LXE 3dr Minivan 4WD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This has been the best car I have owned. I used it for delivery and youth trips mainly. It has never left me out cold and always carried what I needed it to. The 4WD is great in the snow. T
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