2003 Mazda MPV Review
Price Estimate: $2,547 - $4,046

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Compact and maneuverable, confident handling manners, roll-down windows in the sliding doors.
Cons
- Limited maximum cargo capacity, lacks some features found in the other minivans.
What’s new
For 2003, power sliding doors are an option for both the LX and ES trim levels. A towing package and a cargo organizer are two other new options. Also, an alarm and engine immobilizer are now part of a security package, and a cassette player is available on the ES trim level. The LX trim now rides on 16-inch wheels. Inside, floor and cargo mats are now standard on both trim levels, while outside, you'll see a new exhaust tip.
Edmunds says
By adding power sliding doors and a more powerful engine, Mazda has finally made its petite and sporty MPV a respected choice in the minivan marketplace.
For sale near Bothell, WA
4 listings
- 145,788 miles
- 1 accident, 3 owners, personal use only
- 7 Seats, 16 City / 23 Hwy MPG
- Vehicle Center (970 mi away)
- Third-row seating
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- 2nd Row Bucket Seats
- Audio and cruise con...
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Located in Rosemead, CA
BUY HERE AND PAY HERE WITH $1000 DOWN (OAC) IN ROSEMEAD, LOS ANGELES AREA, HABLAMOS ESPANOL! SHINING DENTLESS SOFT GOLD WITH CLEAN TAN INTERIOR, 3 ROW...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JM3LW28A630341614
Stock: I FINANCE $1000 DOWN
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-04-2025- 161,199 miles
- 7 Seats, 16 City / 23 Hwy MPG
- Dales Auto Sales (1,334 mi away)
- Third-row seating
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- 2nd Row Bucket Seats
- Audio and cruise con...
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Located in Hutchinson, MN
""Has engine Knock, engine noise, - Bad engine"" - 2003 Mazda MPV LX 3rd row seating, 20" Wheels, Tinted glass, Front wheel Drive, C&T. Tow package, A...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary Unavailable.
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JM3LW28A730348372
Stock: 348372
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-04-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Washington
$288/mo for MPV LX-SV
MPV LX-SV
vs
$199/mo
Avg. Compact Minivan
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2.63 out of 5 starsjacho59, 07/14/2011
2003 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
Bought our 2003 MPV new.
It only has 60,000km on it but it has cost us a lot of money and time to keep it on the road.
PCV hose, TCM and various 'little' unrelated things. The real pain is the dealer dings us $110Cdn every time they hook it up to the 'computer'.
We bought this van because we thought Mazda was a reliable and durable brand.
NOT SO.
This is our first and last Mazda … vehicle...
Best vehicle I've ever owned
5 out of 5 starsJay, 03/02/2016
2003 Mazda MPV LX-SV 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
Bought it new in Jan 03. 13 years later and 190,000 miles it's still running great. The only issues I've had was the ignition coils going other than that normal wear and tear that should be addressed. My coworker has the exact same model and has 289,000 on his.
Great minivan, would buy another in a heart beat
5 out of 5 starsDan, 07/14/2015
2003 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
Bought new in 2003. Had to replace the #2 coil three times but the part is cheap if you buy it online. Also replaced the alternator about 4yrs ago. Rides and handles like a car and has NEVER left me stranded or failed to start up. Starting to make creaking noises and one of the electric doors wasn't closing so when the cable broke recently for the door it became in operable but that's … ok. AC still spits ice. Traded the MPV in after 14yrs and 216.000 miles. Still running fine though the front end needed work.
The best
5 out of 5 starsJudy Petrozzelli, 04/23/2003
2003 Mazda MPV LX-SV 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
I've never owned a Mazda before but so
far I love this van. It's perfect
because it's not to big and it drives
like a regular car yet it has the room
for seven passangers.
It has a beautiful exterior and the
driving is very smooth. My husband and
I did a lot of research and chose the
MPV because of it's ratings.
2003 MPV Highlights
LX-SV
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $21,660 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $288/month |
Seating | 7 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 17.2 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalAcceptable
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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