Mazda MPV Estate (1999-2004) running costs and reliability

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Running costs rating: 2.5 out of 52.5

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019

Miles per pound (mpp)

Reliable fuel consumption data for comparison purposes is not available for this model.

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Fuel economy

A more stringent standard for fuel economy (WLTP) was introduced from September 2017, and this model was not required to undergo that test. Its fuel economy measured under the previous test system was 28 - 39 mpg. However these figures are less likely to be achievable in real world driving and so should never be compared to another car's mpg which was measured under the newer, more realistic WLTP system.

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Needs to be serviced every six months or 6000 miles – annoying and expensive. Most rivals like Galaxy need servicing every 9-10,000 miles. Parts are expensive, but insurance groups are average. Turbo-diesel offers good fuel economy.

MPV scores fairly badly on the eco front. With an average of 214 g/km CO2 across the range, its emissions are a touch high for a people carrier. However, it’s worth noting that the line up has a high number of diesel models, bringing the average down and giving buyers more choices of low-emission versions. Diesels typically produce less CO2 than petrol engines with similar power outputs.

The range is not very frugal, averaging 34 mpg.

The body, engine, gearbox and electrics should cause you little worry, and the interior is built to quite high standard – so there should be few rattles or squeaks. Plastics won’t resist everyday scratches.