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3.38 out of 5 stars

Don't Buy It

02 Mazda Lx, 07/29/2010
2002 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful

We first saw the Mazda MPV at the 2001 LA Car Show. I fell in love with third row fold and sporty design. My wife and I have two boys and the car was perfect for our needs. Then the nightmare began. We have had the transmission flashed two times because of shift problems. The PCV pipe cracked and caused idle problems. The brake rotors went out of balance and shook the car like helicopter was above us. Now at 72K the transmission failed. Payed 1400 to replace it. 2 months later the radiator fluid has leaked into one of the transmission cooling lines and again the transmission misshifts. It is in the shop more than on the road. Save yourselves and do not buy this vehicle. I am trading mine in!

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5 out of 5 stars

My Silver Bullet is a great vehicle.

R. F. Peterson, 09/16/2018
2002 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

It needs 0-2 censors replaced and a tune up. The rear air conditioner needs to be re-connected. It has new shocks, new brakes a new radiator and a new water pump. The radiator and water heater were replaced after someone hit the back bumper of the van and pushed it into a pole in a parking space . It is still very dependable and has only failed me twice in all the years I've owned it. I need a smaller vehicle as I no longer care for 5 grandkids....otherwise I would NEVER sell it.

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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3.5 out of 5 stars

Be careful!!

Ian, 11/29/2008
2002 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Many, many problems! A lot of what I've already read - Ignition coils (all 6), sliding door - sticks and doesn't operate properly, and now the tranny - it's in the shop right now. I actually have filled almost 10 pages of a notebook because our experience has been so surreal. I even bought the extended Mazda Canada warranty, only to find out time and time again that nothing was covered.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Not real happy with it

Derrick Petree, 09/02/2006
2002 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We should had gone with the Honda. At first it was a great van. Then we had an overheating problem. That had it in the shop 5 times. We had to take it back 3 times for the same recall. Then at 60,578 the transmission went out. Just after the warranty went out. Dealer won't fix because we 578 over on miles. Cost us $2400 to fix. Poor gas mileage about 18 hwy, 15 city.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Mazda MPV

indricothere, 10/22/2004
2002 Mazda MPV ES 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought an 02 MPV and I thouroughly love it. Very nice styling,it is just the right size for kids. It drives and feels like a car, and is much more responsive than dodge,ford, chevrolet. It also is a good used deal, not as expensive as the pricier Honda, and Toyota with comparible options. The optional sliding doors have been perfect and very convient. The ES is nice with leather. I was most impressed with the second row seating options. I never thought I would enjoy a minvan however, I love this one.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Nice design, poor execution

NicoleNSteve, 09/26/2008
2002 Mazda MPV ES 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The MPV is comfortable, and very plush for a mini-van. Power doors in rear, windows that lower on both back doors, leather throughout, and a nice sound system. This is the second MPV we purchased brand new from dealer. And the second that has required a new transmission at about 40K. Mazda helped us the first time,after much pushiness on our part, but refused on the second. Maybe they figure we should have learned our lesson? It's too bad. It drives well, and the only other serious complaint is lousy mileage. But no more Mazdas for us.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

My unreliable 2002 MPV

Nigel, 01/10/2009
2002 Mazda MPV ES 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My experience started with trading in my 2000 MPV, which had been reliable but underpowered, for the 2002. The tires went bald at 55k km (about 30k miles) and I had to pay lots for Turenza's with a 150k tread warranty. After the warranty expired lots of problems - front axle stabilizers both went during a road trip, hand brake cable ($250 to fix!), rear shocks, tranny cooler, 4 sets of front rotors, and finally the transmission linkage while it was getting serviced at the dealership!! Mileage was always poor for the 3L engine and tranny frequently banged while shifting from 2nd to 3rd. Reflashing the computer didn't help. Happy ending though - I got $3k trade in last week for a Matrix!

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2.88 out of 5 stars

never again

mitcam, 01/17/2003
2002 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I think this van is pretty to look at but not much else given teh $$ you pay to own it there aren't a lot of fun features and if you think about cutting costs by not having the higher end AC/Heat package because it is a small van think again, it takes forever to cool down or warm up this van. The vents under the front seat are not large enough or powerful enough to control the temp. It is very small, can be very cramped in the front with average size adults in both seats. Overall good handling but definitly sacrifice space and comfort in this van.

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5 out of 5 stars

One of best cars I've ever driven

mazda_guy, 03/21/2002
2002 Mazda MPV ES 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought this car a month ago. This is one of the best cars I ever had. Very quiet even at high speeds. At 80 MPH engine rev at only 2300 RPM. Plenty of power with 200 HP. Great acceleration.

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2 out of 5 stars

My Unreliable Mazda

Joe, 09/23/2006
2002 Mazda MPV ES 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This vehicle has given us nothing but problems. We have 47,000 miles and the warranty is out. Repairs: we have already had the transmission replaced (we do not own a boat or tow anything except the 2 kids). It took the dealership 3 weeks to get a new transmission because they were on backorder. Mazda paid 1 week on the rental but I was responsible and out of pocket for 2 weeks. The power sliding doors don't work and the dealership can't figure out the problem or take responsibility. The electronic coil on valve #3 went out and Mazda would do nothing to back up the product (cost $500 to replace coils on valve #1, 3, and 5). This was my 3rd Mazda product and now is my LAST.

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