Mazda MPV (1999 - 2004) 2.0 5d (02) (2004/04) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Got kids, and dogs.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Not to many of these around, so people do look it up and down.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Mazda stopped making these, and replaced them with the Mazda5. They are still made in Japan, and hopefully Mazda Europe will see the light and produce these here again, with a diesel version?

What are you likely to buy next?

Skoda Yeti.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£8,500

When did you buy the car?

September 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

We got a rubbish deal for our part-ex.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Big Family, and 2 dogs, the extra 2 seats come in handy. Also 1st diesel car.

What was the dealer like?

Would not be flexible on the deal.

What's it like to drive?

It takes a few seconds for the turbo to kick in, but once it does it can leave many cars in it's wake with 310 Nm of torque on tap. Brilliant on motorways.

What's it like to park?

Can be a pain sometimes because of the length.

Have you had any problems with the car?

new turbo at 60k miles. Goes through expensive Bridgestone front tyres every 10 -13k miles.

What's most practical about your car?

the versatality of 5 rear removable seats, and masses of space.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

twin rear sliding doors.