Used 2005 Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Used Car Purchase
Family of 4, 04/12/2009
Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
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
mazda owner, 11/07/2010
Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
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.
2005 Mazda MPV for sale near you
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The Best
Wally Greer, 04/02/2007
Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
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
Way to go Mazda, 07/02/2006
Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
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.
Runs good/ cold ac!
Mike, Hanahan, SC, 12/29/2016
updated 07/02/2018
Mazda MPV LX 4dr Minivan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
First oif all I have had good luck with this vehicle because I take care of it. I dont run it hard and I change the oil and filter reguarly. I replaced the vacuum hose at around 90,000 miles due to it having a pinky size hole. I replaced the hose myself. If had to do it again I know it would be easier. Replaced radiator myself $235 at 110,000 miles due to a long hairline crack near upper hose connection. Flushed transmission fluid myself and I do all oil changes with NAPA Gold (WIX) filter and Walmart 5w20 full synthetic. Replaced plugs and all six coil packs myself on a Saturday afternoon. Found coil packs online, $79 for all six. Coil packs on the MPV's go bad at 120,000 or about that. BF Goodrich touring tires at 125,000 miles It rides smooth and quiet. Add Seafoam every three months to fuel tank and it accelerates as good as when new. I replace brake pads myself for cheap. Other than the radiator, vacuum hose and coil packs it's all been routine maintenance. I have added color match touch up paint to the light rust on bottom of interior both front doors. After replacing the cabin air filter the fan blows stronger and my A/C blows cold like new. 13 years and It looks great. I like the size it has plenty of space but isn't too big or hard to park. I wouldn't buy this used unless I knew it was well cared for. The motor has a timing chain so that isn't a worry. I would recommend the MPV used if it had below average miles, was in really nice shape in out.
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