The 2002 Mazda MPV DX is a Front-wheel drive MiniVan. It can accommodate up to 7 passengers. It has 5 Doors and is powered by a 3.0L V6 DOHC 24 valves Duratec engine which outputs 200 hp @
6200 rpm and is paired with 5 speed automatic gearbox. The 2002 Mazda MPV DX has cargo capacity of 3596 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1722 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2002 Mazda MPV DX has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include None and None. The front suspension is while the rear suspension is. The car also features a It has as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 218 N.m of torque and a top speed of 215 km/h. The 2002 Mazda MPV DX accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 9.1 seconds and hits quarter mile at 16.6 seconds. Fuel consumption is 13.6 L/100km in the city and 9.1 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 25,975
Estimates based on a driving average of 12,000 miles per year
Used Condition
Trade In Price
Private Party Price
Dealer Retail Price
Outstanding
$ 1,036
$ 1,668
$ 1,999
Clean
$ 953
$ 1,534
$ 1,841
Average
$ 787
$ 1,267
$ 1,525
Rough
$ 621
$ 1,000
$ 1,210
With an infusion of power under the hood for 2002, the MPV becomes a respected choice in the minivan marketplace.
Mazda's MPV minivan doesn't receive as much consumer attention as some of the other hotshot minivans like the Honda Odyssey or Dodge Caravan. It does have its own particular advantages, however, and these advantages just might suit you.
The MPV looks tight and muscular, courtesy of a relatively short front overhang, slanted D-pillars, sculpted fender flares and crisp body panel lines. It's smaller in stature than most other minivans, with a 111.8-inch wheelbase and a 187.8-inch overall length. This makes it more maneuverable, but maximum cargo volume is limited to 127 cubic feet, about 20 fewer than the Odyssey.
Mazda equips the interior with three rows of seating. The second and third rows can be configured for different seating arrangements. The second row features two comfortable captain's chairs that have their own flip-up armrests. The right-side second-row captain's chair can be released by a handle, allowing it to slide along tracks to meet up flush with the other seat, creating a bench. Both second-row seats are removable. The third-row seat easily folds flat into the floor, creating a large cargo space.
For power, the MPV receives a new 3.0-liter V6 engine for 2002. With 200 horsepower on tap, the MPV accelerates quickly enough to stay out of its own way. This upsized V6 is a big improvement over last year's weak 165-hp 2.5-liter V6. Shifting duty comes via a new five-speed automatic driving the front wheels, and traction control is now standard.
Handling is almost car-like, thanks to a nicely tuned MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam axle rear suspension, both enhanced for the new year to further its "zoom zoom" image. Along with front and rear stabilizer bars and a power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering system. Standard brakes are front disc and rear drum with ABS enhanced with electronic brakeforce distribution. Mazda has also improved the brake pedal's feel this year.
Two trim levels are available: the LX which includes 15-inch wheels, dual sliding doors with roll-down windows, steering-wheel mounted stereo controls and air conditioning. Power driver's seat, sixteen-inch wheels, an in-dash CD changer, front side airbags and traction control are options. Step up to the ES and get 17-inch alloy wheels, power sliding rear doors, leather trim, rear air conditioning. The side airbags and traction control come standard, but you'll have to pay extra for the CD changer and a power sunroof. Both the LX and ES offer a winter driving package. Some items missing from the options list, however, include a tire pressure monitor, a reverse sensing system and a DVD-based entertainment system.
While still not our top pick in the minivan class, the MPV's 2002 improvements have made it a much more viable choice. If your needs for family toting in style and fun outweigh your requirements for space, the MPV deserves a close look.
Born as the Toyo Cork Kogyo Co. in 1920, Mazda started out as a machine-tool manufacturing plant but quickly turned to making vehicles. The first Mazda car, called the Mazda-Go, a three-wheeled truck appeared in 1931, which a year later began exporting to China. This was the only car that was in production until the Second World War broke out when Mazda factories began making rifles.
After the war, part of the Mazda plant served as the Hiroshima prefecture for a short while. Production and export resumed in 1949 with the same 3-wheeled truck. The first 4-wheel truck was the Mazda Romper, introduced in 1958.
The first pasenger car came in 1960, the Mazda R360 Coupe. Mazda's first partnership with a foreign company was the one in 1961 with NSU/Wankel with which it produced and developed rotary engines. This was done in order to differentiate Mazda from the other Japanese companies. To this day, Mazda is the only manufacturer of Wankel rotary engines as the other companies (NSU and Citroen) gave up on the design sometime during the 70s.
Mazda's paid off because its models quickly gained a name as being powerful yet light vehicles. The most successful series for Mazda were going to be the R100 and the RX models which eventually led to the company's development.
Starting with 1970 Mazda began eyeing the biggest market for its cars, the United States. It opened up a North American branch under the name Mazda North American Operations and it proved to have the winning recipe. In fact, Mazda models were so successful that the company even produced a pick up truck based on the rotary engine.
With 1973 and the oil crisis, the thirsty rotary engines that Mazda used caused a drop in sales but the Japanese company hadn't really given up on piston engines so it was able to use a 4 cylinder model on its cars. The smaller Familia series and Capella were born.
But Mazda wasn't about to give up on its sporty cars and it decided to develop a parallel plant that would produce cars outside the mainstream. In 1978, they came up with the very sporty RX7 and later with the RX8. The piston engine also showed up on Mazda's line up with the MX-5 or Miata.
In 1979 Ford Motor Company became an investor in Mazda with a 27% share after the financial decline of the company. Later on, in the 80s, Ford acquired 20% more of the company after a few joint ventures like using the Familia series platform for the Laser and Escort models as well as building the new Probe and the Mazda plant in Flat Rock, Michigan.
The 90s started off with another joint venture with Ford on the 1991 Explorer which turned out to be a bad investment for the Japanese while the Americans reaped all the benefits. Following its fascination with alternative engine designs, Mazda started developing the Miller cycle engine in 1995.
The latter part of the 90s proved to be not so profitable for the Japanese as the financial crisis hit in 1997, during which Ford acquired 39.9% of the company. From that point on, the collaboration between the two marques intensified, sharing engine design and even some platforms (Ford Escape with Mazda Tribute and the new generation Ford Focus with the Mazda Axela).
For the future, Mazda intends to maintain its forward thinking and experimental technology, by developing a hydrogen-powered car. The prototype has so far reached a 200 kilometers autonomy.
2002 Mazda MPV Consumer Reviews
crumpetenclose, 09/01/2012
I Can't Complain
We purchased our MPV used in 2005 with about 45,000 miles on it.
With an extended warranty, we paid total about $ 11,000.
It now has 227,000 miles on it (365,000km).
We had to have the transmission replaced at 95K miles, but it was covered under our extended warranty.
We had coils replaced at one point, and a couple of other repairs around the $ 300 mark.
Regular oil changes and routine maintenance (brakes, trans. fluid, etc), this van has kept chugging along.
Along with daily driving, we drove from Auburn, WA to B.C. Canada twice a week for 2 years (6 hours round trip), while hauling 2 drums, harnesses, 2 sets of bagpipes, and 4 teenagers, 2 adults.
We averaged 22-24 hwy mpg
playtimelearning, 03/27/2010
Used
The car is awesome for me. The interior space with rear seats removed makes this van a winner hauling stuff, camping out or whatever. It's been a very dependable car with plenty of pep and it is really well balanced, even with a full load, the car drives the same!
vireodrove, 01/26/2010
Too many mechanical problems
The 3.0l engine and 5 speed gives the MPV a great drive. Fit and finish is good. But at 60,000 miles I have needed to replace ignition coils, have had numerous transmission problems and underside of the hood has rusted into swiss cheese. My MPV also seems to wreck rear tires, has a small coolant leak and the door locks don't work anymore. Exhaust fell apart at 40,000 miles. I expect to have problems with an older vehicle, but have never had problems like this with anything I've ever owned before. I love the car, but not as much as my mechanic.
foderntider, 12/02/2010
A Good Pal
Bought our MPV new in 2002 and now have 82K miles. We've had a good experience with the van with very few issues. The only problems were replacing 3 coil packs at 65K miles and the fan module at 72K miles. Cost us about $ 500 for both. After 8 years the car is still solidly built, no electrical or mechanical issues, and no rusting. So far so good.
gillsgraphic, 04/25/2018
2004 Mazda MPV
"good overall car with plenty of power"
Ive owned the 2004 mpv for fourteen years. The engine and transmission have never given me problems these are very reliable and has good power. However, Ive had problems with many of the sensors and coil packs. coil packs have consistently gone out at about 50,000 miles and many sensors went bad ex. coolant, oxygen, iac valve, etc.If you have some mechanical ability these should not be too much of a problem.
colagyr, 01/24/2017
2006 Mazda MPV
"simply perfect"
the bottom line is i love everything about this van
nice-looking exterior
comfortable interior ideal specially long trip.
i have 2006 mpv and i absolutely love it
the only one thing i dont like is to see this model
gone
tamarinpersevere, 10/28/2016
2003 Mazda MPV
"Rust Bucket"
Over the past couple of years the car began to rust around the wheel wells and doors. Now the mechanic informs us that the frame is about to rust through, and cannot be repaired. He says it was a common problem for the earlier mazda models. I have also observed other 2003 MPV models with the same rust pattern (because I almost mistake them for my car in the parking lot). Also, we had to replace the engine and the catalytic converter over the life of the vehicle. All that said, overall it has been a good car for us. I just would never recommend buying a 2003 model today.
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