2005 Mazda MPV Review
Price Estimate: $1,236 - $1,963





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Manageable size, lots of interior storage, decidedly unminivan looks, roll-down windows in the sliding doors.
Cons
- Lacks the features, passenger/cargo space and power found in its competitors, noisy engine, clunky transmission.
What’s new
The MPV received a handful of changes for 2004 and moves into 2005 with only a few option package alterations.
Edmunds says
A stylish and capable van if that's all you need, but compared to newer class leaders, the MPV lacks the size, features and refinement to compete for the top spot.
For sale nearby
3 listings
- 150,000 miles
- Insurance loss reported, 4 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- FDM Motors (1,985 mi away)
- Third-row seating
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- 2500lb Towing Capaci...
- 2nd Row Bucket Seats
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Located in Spokane, WA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (16 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JM3LW28AX50546887
Stock: 10310
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-20-2023- 210,148 miles
- 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Real Deal Auto (2,078 mi away)
- Third-row seating
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- 2500lb Towing Capaci...
- 2nd Row Bucket Seats
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Located in Rio Linda, CA
Cash today deal discount only $2950 and negotiable in person this is the cash discount price.$2950 is cash today discount price !! Come take it$3500 i...
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:
19 Combined MPG (16 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JM3LW28A650549592
Stock: 549592
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-08-2025
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Mazda MPV LX-SV 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded in Georgia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Georgia
$190/mo for MPV LX-SV
MPV LX-SV
vs
$140/mo
Avg. Compact Minivan
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Mazda MPV Reviews
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Used Car Purchase
5 out of 5 starsFamily of 4, 04/12/2009
2005 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
I noticed most of these reviews are older and mostly new car purchases. Reviews have nonetheless been very helpful in our decision. Like most family van purchasers, we compared with used Sienna's and Odyssey's. In the end, the MPV was such a better value as they seem to depreciate at a faster rate. My wife it the primary driver for this car, so the smaller exterior size was easier … for her to drive. Handling is substantially better as it is shorter and narrower. Parking and general driving was much easier. Of course with better handling comes at a cost, because you need to sacrifice interior space. As a family 4, this was not a factor at all, so this was by far the best fit.
Rust Problems
3.63 out of 5 starsmazda owner, 11/07/2010
2005 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
I decided to sell my MPV just 5 years after I bought it because it was rusting so badly at the base of both the passenger and driver doors as well as on all 4 wheel wells. In this day and age you don't expect a vehicle to rust before it's even 10 years old and this car began rusting when it was just 3 years old. When I brought the problem up to Mazda they were only willing to go by the … book: The rust warranty only kicks in when the rust has perforated the metal. Well it's perforated now--now that the warranty has expired. Between fixing the rust and some other scheduled maintenance I was going to be spending more on the car than it was worth. So I cut my losses and sold the car.
The Best
5 out of 5 starsWally Greer, 04/02/2007
2005 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
Tried to buy an '07 but found out Mazda quit importing these to the US. Bad mistake but my new '05 will do me fine. Mine was a dealer loaner and was like new. I put 250000 miles on my '94 MPV so I expect this one to do the same. This vehicle has everything in the same spot so there was no learning curve. Pulling a trailer is no problem. I use this for camping and everyday use, at 6'2" I … find it roomy and very comfortable on long trips. The sticker said 25 mpg and I find this to be true even pulling a trailer. I get the same mileage in the city too. The middle seats are a snap to get out.
Great Buy
4.5 out of 5 starsWay to go Mazda, 07/02/2006
2005 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
The Mazda MPV is an excellent value. All the latest features like power doors, dvd player, power sunroof and seats are all optional but the LX with the sports package is loaded! Great features such as fold away third row seat, captains chairs, rear air and heat, tinted windows, roof rack and a wonderful stereo system.
2005 MPV Highlights
LX-SV
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $22,115 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $190/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
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic 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 – OriginalPoor
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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