Mazda MPV second generation

Mazda MPV second generation
Photo: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

The Mazda MPV second generation (2000–2006): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 8 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: LW · Sold in: United Kingdom, United States, and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,750–4,813 mm
Width1,830 mm
Height1,750 mm
Wheelbase2,840 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,600–1,660 kg

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
13 years and older53.5% (49.2–57.7)69.2%533

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Suspension59.1%41.6%
Brakes42.0%36.4%
Body, chassis and structure40.3%18.6%
Lights and electrics37.7%28.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks26.8%17.1%
Tyres26.3%31.2%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

575 complaints for model years 2000–2006. 47 crashes · 13 fires · 79 injuries

  • Transmission and drivetrain 109
  • Engine 103
  • Airbags 61
  • Electrical system 48

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 8 versions of the Mazda MPV second generation

United Kingdom 3 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2003–20042.0 TD2.0 LDiesel5-speed manual7.1 L/100 km NEDC188 g/km
2003–20042.32.3 LPetrol5-speed manual9.4–10.1 L/100 km NEDC240 g/km
2000–20022.02.0 LPetrol5-speed manual9.9–10.1 L/100 km NEDC237–242 g/km

United States 3 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2005–20063.0 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA291–307 g/km
2002–2004CLKUP3.0 LPetrol5-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
2000–2001CLKUP2.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km

Canada 2 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2002–2006Minivan3.0 LPetrol5-speed automatic12.9–13.2 L/100 km 5-cycle297–304 g/km
2000–2001Minivan2.5 LPetrol4-speed automatic13.6 L/100 km 5-cycle313 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.