Mazda MPV 2006-2016 used car review

The Mazda MPV offers seven seats, plus loads of family space.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Safety

Value

Overall score , 3.5 out of 5

The good

Great to drive for a people mover
Comfortable front and middle-row seats
Handy electric doors

The not-so-good

Turbocharged models are unreliable
Early versions have only a four-speed automatic

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2008 Mazda MPV 23S L Package

Price

$7,000 to $25,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2.3-litre four-cylinder, 122kW/195Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Five-speed automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Unrated

Servicing

10,000km or six months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

9.6-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4870mm

Width

1850mm

Height

1685mm

Towing capacity

Unrated

Turning circle

11.4m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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