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Mazda MPV repairs by problem area

Engine (65%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 592 repairs.
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Mazda MPV repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (46%)

< $100 (32%)

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Chart based on 498 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Mazda MPV in Florida, United States
Jul 2019 - Jul 2019
Feb 2019

140000 mi

US $1000
Timing tensioner broke bent valves. Replaced timing chains and tensioners as well as head gasket and all valves 
Mazda MPV in Florida, United States
- Jun 2012
Jun 2012

75000 mi
Oil Leak from engine"O" rings. Cost to repair $900-$1,000 Oil Leak from engine"O" rings. Cost to repair $900-$1,000 

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2005 Mazda MPV

Engine not specified

Mazda MPV in Arkansas, United States
Dec 2011 - Dec 2012
Jun 2012

116000 mi

US $450
replaced all coils 

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2005 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Mazda MPV in Washington, United States
Aug 2011 - Jul 2022
Feb 2013

45900 mi

US $350
#3 coil and spark plug 
Apr 2017

63000 mi

US $911
replace #4,5,6, plugs and coils 
Mazda MPV in Florida, United States
Dec 2012 - May 2014
Apr 2013

78500 mi

US $200
erratic idle, down on full throttle power. Replaced faulty PCV hose and valve. As a preventative maintenance I removed and replaced all spark plugs and COPs. 
Sep 2013

89000 mi

US $75
When I previously replaced all COP and spark plugs I used cheap parts off Amazon. Don't do it. I basically had to re-accomplish all work with genuine OEM parts to correct reoccurring drivability hiccups. This van is ignition sensitive. 
Dec 2013

92000 mi
Front timing chain cover and oil pan develop leaks. It is a labor intensive repair. Estimates about $1,300. I first tried engine seal "stop leak" products with poor results. A telltale sign of burning oil accompanies this ford sourced duratech V6 defect.  
Feb 2014

93400 mi
Water pump developed leaks around the housing. Replaced it along with the short elbow bypass hose that connects the water pump to the coolant passages in the valley under the lower intake. 
Mazda MPV in Florida, United States
Jan 2012 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012

137000 mi

US $700
Radiator and thermometor replaces as the radiator had a leak 
Mazda MPV in Ontario, Canada
- Jul 2010
Jul 2009

46393 mi

C $1318
Replace #4 ignition coil and spark plug Replace front brake pads, machine rotors + fluid Repair collapsed PVC hose Replace water pump + anti-freeze Replace rear brake light 
Jul 2010

62000 mi

C $650
Replace driver side window motor Replaced PCV hose 
Mazda MPV in Oklahoma, United States
- Dec 2007
Dec 2007

48000 mi

US $500
front stabilizer bar and bushings. right hand window motor and regulator. 
Mazda MPV in Texas, United States
- Nov 2007
Nov 2007

45000 mi
Radiator Fan Control Module failure. Under warranty - no cost. 
Mazda MPV in Minnesota, United States
- Aug 2008
Aug 2008

75000 mi

US $67
Consistent problem with door locks actuating themselves. Troubleshot to a bad door switch, replaced. 
Mazda MPV in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2011 - Dec 2017
Nov 2011

67360 mi

C $18
Replaced Driver's side Stabilizer Link component 
Apr 2012

69440 mi

C $120
Replaced lower control arms (complete with BJ) on both sides. 
Nov 2013

80460 mi

C $450
New alternator 
May 2016

94640 mi

C $75
Replace Drivers side window regulator 
Jun 2016

95480 mi

C $125
Replace lower control arm due to failed ball joint 
Mazda MPV in Georgia, United States
Aug 2011 - Mar 2013
Dec 2011

128000 mi

US $38
PCV tube collapsed and disintegrated. Issue caused prake issues as well as engine idle issues. 
Mazda MPV in California, United States
Nov 2011 - Mar 2016
Jan 2014

78700 mi

US $40
Cooling system fan module failed and cooling fan kept coming on more and more when not needed. Seems this is a common failure. I bought a replacement module on eBay for $40. Dealer wanted $130 for the part. Took 15 minutes to replace it. 
Jul 2014

63300 mi

US $90
The $40 eBay fan module failed in about 30 days. I found a OEM version for $90, installed it in 15 minutes and it works as it should. 
Dec 2014

69000 mi

US $100
#3 ignition misfire. Replaced all 6 coils and spark plugs. 
Mazda MPV in California, United States
Jul 2017 - Jun 2022
Apr 2017

139049 mi

US $150
Typical ignition coils which go bad, PCV, and spark plugs Control arm bushings, sway bar links and sway bar bushings. 
Nov 2017

143247 mi

US $243
Transmission and engine mounts 
Apr 2018

151970 mi
Timing cover leak, given $1100 estimate. Added STP stop leak instead and park over plastic area because it drips 2 drops of oil after driving. Oil usage minimal--about 0.5 quarts per 3000 miles. An annoyance as it smells slightly of burning oil when parking. 
Mazda MPV in Pennsylvania, United States
- Jun 2009
Dec 2008

26000 mi
Radiator Fan Control module replaced. Under warranty. (fan cycled irregularly, summer and winter). 
Jun 2009

31000 mi

US $650
Replace three rear ignition coils. 
Mazda MPV in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2011 - Nov 2017
Mar 2014

102000 mi

US $225
Loud front end noise. Replaced bearing. 
Jun 2014

104000 mi

US $1000
Major rust in wheel wells and bottom of doors. 
Mazda MPV in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2011 - Sep 2018
Jun 2013

128000 mi

US $650
Original alternator went out, the alternator would read normal without a load. The mechanic put a load on it and find out that the alternator would not produce enough to recharge the battery. 
May 2014

142900 mi

US $200
Outer tie rod, driver's side. 
May 2015

165000 mi

US $418
Both right and left lower control arm and ball joint assembly. 
Dec 2015

180000 mi

US $180
Coolant line 
Jul 2018

210000 mi

US $260
Tie rod and and bushing. 
Aug 2018

221000 mi

US $140
Coil pack. 
Mazda MPV in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2012 - Jun 2016
Jan 2013

88000 mi
The van was running roughly and Check Engine light was illuminated. Code was read and indicated a misfire in Cylinder 3. Ignition coil was replaced and solved the problem. 
Dec 2013

96000 mi

US $200
Vacuum leak caused by collapsed PCV hose. 
Apr 2014

98700 mi

US $560
Failed ignition coil in cylinder 1. Repair included replacing 2 coils and spark plugs. 
Dec 2014

111000 mi

US $60
Replaced ignition coil on cylinder 4. 
Mazda MPV in Georgia, United States
Aug 2011 - Mar 2018
Dec 2012

69000 mi

US $256
the car was intermittently hesitating, not running smoothly. it was a post-ignition problem. Spark plugs and some sensors had to be replaced. 
Feb 2013

71600 mi

US $1200
electronic post ignition and air flow sensors malfunctioning. also replaced all ignition coils. 
Jan 2017

118000 mi

US $300
controller for engine fan was replaced 
Feb 2017

120000 mi

US $850
front ignition coils replaced CV joints replaced 
Mazda MPV in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2011 - Jun 2016
Aug 2013

76000 mi

US $194
Engine missing - replaced coil module on one cylinder. 
Mazda MPV in Alberta, Canada
Dec 2013 - Feb 2016
Sep 2014

88660 mi

C $1000
Drain plug stripped. required replacement. Replaced oil pan too. 
Mazda MPV in Massachusetts, United States
Sep 2013 - Sep 2017
Dec 2014

91000 mi

US $2000
replacement of multiple exhause components including 2 catalytic converts 

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2004 Mazda MPV

Engine not specified

Mazda MPV in Ohio, United States
Jan 2010 - Mar 2015
Feb 2010

56000 mi

US $280
Ignition issue, code reading cylinder x misfire, all coils checked out ok as did vacuum system and fuel, engine is missing 
Mar 2010

57000 mi

US $750
Engine misses.. stumbles 
Mar 2015

106000 mi
Coolant lines to rear heater failure. replace corroded lines 

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2004 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Mazda MPV in Utah, United States
May 2008 - Jan 2014
Jan 2008

45000 mi
replaced rear shocks by Mazda 
Mazda MPV in Virginia, United States
Aug 2015 - Sep 2018
Mar 2017

265000 mi

US $50
Power steer high pressure hose leak 
Aug 2018

268000 mi

US $50
Drivers power window motor replaced 
Mazda MPV in Illinois, United States
Mar 2009 - Nov 2015
Apr 2009

67000 mi

US $80
Vehicle was running very roughly and CEL was flashing. 
Apr 2011

91000 mi

US $60
Replaced bad spark plug coil. Same cylinder as previously replaced. 
Mazda MPV in Ohio, United States
Jan 2004 - May 2011
Oct 2004

5893 mi
Performed minor interior warranty work-fixed screw, fixed floor mat holder. Also, warranty work on back bumper-replace plastic cover 
Feb 2005

12853 mi
Check squeak in rear brakes when backing up. Mazda ordered and replaced part to repair brakes under warranty. 
Aug 2008

81451 mi

US $690
Replaced defective mass air flow sensor; replaced coolant temperature sensor 
Oct 2008

84764 mi

US $665
Replaced idle air control valve for stalling issue. Replace left turn signal-front bulb; To resolve oil leak-replaced oil pan gasket and front crank seal. 
Sep 2009

100000 mi

US $1215
After we arrived at our vacation destination, car began running roughly and after a short while, engine light came up. Drove about 1 hour to dealership. Required replacement of all 6 ignition coils. All-day repair job. 
Mar 2010

109000 mi

US $205
coolant temp sensor replaced Completed Induction service / induction cleaning to correct problem 
Jan 2011

124000 mi

US $220
Replaced 2 sway bar links($155) as advised by repair shop and dealer. Also, replaced waterpump belt ($65) at same time. 
Mazda MPV in Washington, United States
May 2009 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009

114000 mi

US $100
Engine misfiring. Had previously replaced two coils. Replaced 4 remaining coils. Also replaced engine coolant, changed air filter. 
Mazda MPV in Alabama, United States
Apr 2005 - Jul 2018
Aug 2005

5000 mi
Left rear door motor went out. Replaced under warranty. 
Jul 2009

32000 mi

US $53
Misfire when accelerator pressed. 
Aug 2009

32000 mi

US $150
Coil bad in cylinder 4. No code on computer. Just started at cyl 4 and problem cleared. Went ahead and replaced coils/plugs for cylinders 5 & 6. MPV forum and all the good members saved me $$ and time. Thanks.  
Jun 2010

37000 mi
Had replaced coil packs 4-6 last year or so and started noticing slight hesitation going up a hill.Had previously bought 6 coil packs and replaced the ones for cyl 1-3. Problem was solved but there still seems to be a slight problem. 
Mar 2014

58000 mi

US $25
PCV hose leak. Replaced rubber elbow. 
Sep 2016

75000 mi

US $250
Dealer replaced rear (1-3) coil packs and spark plugs. I supplied the parts. 3 coil packs cost ~ $35 each. Plugs were ~ $3 each. 
Oct 2016

75000 mi

US $105
I replaced coil packs for front 3 cylinders (4-6) and also replaced the 3 spark plugs. This repair is fairly easy as these cylinders are in front of engine. Slightly over 1 hour time to replace. 
May 2017

81000 mi

US $72
Sensor 1 bank 1 giving error codes. I replaced at cost of $25. Repair took 2 hours as I had to put van on jacks and replace from underneath. Cooling fans running erratic at times. Replaced fan control module. Had to remove battery to get the 3 plugs undone on old module. Other than replacing battery this was an easy fix. 
Oct 2017

85000 mi

US $175
Battery failed at 4 years. Replaced with new battery. Always get the battery with longest warranty. (IMO) 
Nov 2017

85500 mi

US $130
Oxygen sensor bank 2 sensor 2. I paid for part $35 and dealer installed $95. 
Dec 2017

86000 mi

US $250
Rotors were warped causing vibration when stopping. Replaced all 4 rotors and brake pads. 
Mazda MPV in Ohio, United States
Jan 2009 - Sep 2016
May 2011

51700 mi
currently in shop for check engine light. also auto trans. flush. 55,000 miles 
Jun 2011

54000 mi

US $250
Replaced one front ignition coil 
Mazda MPV in Indiana, United States
Feb 2016 - Aug 2019
Jul 2018

228000 mi
Evaporator condensation line clogged causing water to pool in the cabin. Placed on ramps and cleaned end of discharge hose with wire. 
Mazda MPV in California, United States
Sep 2013 - May 2018
Jun 2016

154000 mi

US $200
worn steering arms prevented alignment 
Dec 2017

178000 mi

US $1000
Repl radiator 
Mazda MPV in Utah, United States
Jan 2014 - Jun 2018
Jul 2014

129462 mi

US $145
Fan control module replaced 
Sep 2014

132800 mi

US $38
#6 ignition coil with spark plugs replaced Throttle body position sensor replaced 
Oct 2014

136933 mi

US $308
#1 ignition coil replaced with gasket $308 
Jan 2015

144000 mi

US $216
#5 cylinder ignition coil replaced 
Jun 2015

153000 mi

US $195
ignition coil #4 replaced 
Jul 2016

177200 mi

US $2100
running rough repaired ignition and computer problems 
May 2017

201275 mi

US $20
radiator cap replaced 
Mar 2018

214000 mi

US $90
replaced front pads bleed brakes 
Mazda MPV in Colorado, United States
Mar 2015 - Oct 2017
May 2015

145900 mi

US $660
The intake manifold gaskets needed to be replaced and spark plugs with new spark plug connectors 
Jun 2015

152000 mi

US $68
Gasket repair was good from mechanic. But spark plug coil repacement was done by myself. 
Sep 2015

153000 mi

US $110
Overdrive light on and check engine light on. 
Jan 2016

US $130
My car has been receiving several codes p0171,p0174, and p0301.I am still trying to figure the problem. 
Feb 2016

153300 mi

US $500
Steering was bad and control arms and front and rear suspension bad. Car needs to be reprogrammed 
Jun 2016

154000 mi

US $42
My control arm had to be replaced 
Jan 2017

154500 mi

US $40
Heat was not working well during cold weather. I had to change coolant. 
Jun 2017

164000 mi

US $30
I hit pot hole and had to repair clunk sound Stablizer bar was a little noisy. End link was changed. 
Oct 2017

166000 mi

US $160
Leaking passenger side cv axle 
Mazda MPV in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2010 - Oct 2015
Jun 2011

162000 mi

US $30
Knocking in front end. Lower ball joint bad. Replace lower control arm passenger side intake boot split at accordion area. Replaced with new Mazda intake boot 
Apr 2012

175000 mi

US $445
transmission cooler leaking needed to be replaced 
Jul 2012

180800 mi

US $160
Passenger inner tie rod bad...first noticed as a slight "thump" when turning the steering wheel. Tie rod replaced and front end aligned Exhaust leak for the "front" muffler/silencer.....heard exhaust louder than usual, looked underneath and noticed exhaust starting to rot away 
Sep 2012

184000 mi

US $250
excessive play passenger font wheel. Also "clunk" when turning wheel. Shop suggested replacing lower ball joint but wound up replacing control arm assembly. was the same repair as 13 monrhs prior. 
Mazda MPV in Maryland, United States
Aug 2011 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

95000 mi

US $15
Rear wiper spring wore out and failed to hold the wiper tightly against the rear window reducing visibility. 
Mazda MPV in Texas, United States
May 2010 - Sep 2014
Jun 2010

88000 mi

US $650
Replaced water pump. Replace Water Pump 
Dec 2010

95000 mi

US $175
Replacement of parking lights which required taking off the front bumper 
Mar 2011

99000 mi

US $679
Replaced pcv hose that was cracked and had fuel injectors cleaned. Replaced pvc hose that was cracked and had fuel injectors cleaned.  
May 2011

103000 mi

US $398
Power steering and radiator flush 
Jul 2011

104000 mi

US $636
Tuneup due to misfires 
Jan 2012

109000 mi

US $950
Engine coils not firing 
Aug 2013

126000 mi

US $40
Fan control module went bad 
Dec 2013

129000 mi

US $100
Replace a dead battery 
Aug 2014

134000 mi

US $700
Replaced ac system Replaced sway bars 
Mazda MPV in Massachusetts, United States
May 2009 - Nov 2013
Dec 2009

74000 mi

US $10
Replaced a headlight Replaced a broken interior trim clip 
Feb 2010

75700 mi

US $40
Replaced IAC valve 
Nov 2010

84000 mi

US $180
replaced the O2 sensor Sway bar link replaced 
Feb 2011

89000 mi

US $1100
Ball joint and control arm replaced Transmission oil cooler had a hole and needed to be replaced 
Jun 2012

101000 mi
Replaced rear shock absorbers Replaced cooling fan control module 
Aug 2012

102100 mi
One of the ignition coils replaced. Luckily - one of the front ones... 
Feb 2013

106100 mi

US $375
Ball joint and control arm were replaced 
Mazda MPV in Alabama, United States
Nov 2010 - Mar 2016
Mar 2011

75000 mi
Engine hesitates occasionally while driving, shop could not reproduce. 
Nov 2011

81000 mi

US $100
engine hesitates occasionally during acceleration. Private shop was previously unable to replicate, dealer now couldn't either. Problem still occurs, but intermittently. No codes in computer. 
Mar 2012

83000 mi

US $350
Engine was hesitating, ignition coil replaced on cylinder #5. 
Dec 2012

94000 mi

US $1000
water pump failed and was replaced 
May 2013

98000 mi

US $1300
Air conditioning system needed complete replacement. 
Aug 2013

99000 mi

US $500
Engine hesitating, ignition coil replaced. 
Jul 2015

101200 mi

US $40
A/C not cold, recharged refrigerant. 
Dec 2015

102000 mi

US $100
Oil pressure light intermittently flickers at idle. Mechanic could not reproduce. Battery drains if car sits idle for a few days. Mechanic could not detect any drain. 
Mazda MPV in Netherlands
Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

47120 mi

€2880
Turbocharger broke down Ignition pump broke down 
Mazda MPV in Minnesota, United States
Dec 2011 - Jul 2018
Mar 2014

155000 mi

US $50
Vacuum hose was cracked caused check engine light to be on. Replaced and everything if fine. 
Jul 2016

191300 mi

US $350
Coil pack went out 
Mazda MPV in Arizona, United States
Oct 2009 - Dec 2012
Jan 2009

91000 mi

US $246
Transmission reflash $200 91k miles Fan Control Module replacement **$46** 
Apr 2009

94000 mi

US $125
PCV hose replacement 
Oct 2009

96900 mi

US $215
window motor replacement 
May 2011

115000 mi

US $125
The left front wheel bearing went out, it was making a howling sound at speed(it was driving me crazy). 
Jun 2012

127000 mi

US $75
Window motor went out(again) luckily that part is under warranty 
Mazda MPV in Oregon, United States
Mar 2009 - Aug 2011
Jul 2009

86000 mi

US $120
Ignition coil began to fail intermittently. This was the second time a coil had started to fail within the last 18 months. Replaced all six coils. Problem seems fairly prevalent among 2004 MPVs. 
Mazda MPV in Washington, United States
Jan 2011 - Mar 2015
Apr 2011

87200 mi

US $150
Driver power window switch failure. 2 worn out engine coils 
May 2012

95700 mi

US $900
Brakes and Shocks Replaced 
May 2013

106000 mi

US $200
New spark plug wires added. 
Oct 2013

108300 mi

US $200
Vacuum seal repaired 
Mazda MPV in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2013 - Sep 2014
Aug 2013

47300 mi

US $600
Replaced PCV breather hose and filter, all six sparkplugs and direct ignition coils, intake gasket set, basically a 50,000 mile tuneup but the PCV hose had failed as had one of the coils. 
Sep 2014

54000 mi

US $500
Tranny range sensor failed tripping check engine light, replaced.  Also put new hose clamp on leaking oil cooler lines near oil filter. 
Mazda MPV in Ohio, United States
Aug 2010 - Mar 2016
Sep 2010

76000 mi

US $150
van started missing and CEL came on. Code reader indicated cylinder one misfire. Replaced all three coils and plugs behind/under intake manifold. Problem cleared. Note: 3 of the 6 coils have failed on Mazda van....definitely a problem. 
Feb 2011

80000 mi

US $305
Wheel bearing noisy. Decided to replace both 
Mazda MPV in Arizona, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
May 2014

96900 mi

US $132
Electric Fan Control Unit was defective, causing A/C condenser and radiator fans to run erratically. 
Dec 2015

105000 mi

US $125
Temperature gauge reading low. CEL code for Engine Temp Too Low For Proper Emissions. Engine Coolant Temperature sensor was replaced. $60 for new sensor, $65 labor. 
Nov 2016

117700 mi
Radiator plastic tank cracked at upper hose nipple. Replaced radiator. Also replaced thermostat, upper and lower hoses and fan assembly due to age of vehicle and area was open for access. 
Nov 2021

131000 mi

US $75
Valve cover gaskets were leaking, causing a burned oil smell. Both gaskets were replaced. PCV valve and hose were replaced as preventive maintenance. 
Mazda MPV in British Columbia, Canada
Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

95480 mi

C $140
ignition coils fail 
Mazda MPV in Moscow Oblast, Russia
Jan 2009 - Mar 2010
Feb 2009

85560 mi

$250
 
Mazda MPV in California, United States
Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010

56000 mi

US $300
#3 coil which is a problem that Mazda will not recall!!!! we have now replaced 3 of the 6 coils #3 coil failed and the pcv hose failed, replaced at the dealer 
Mazda MPV in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2009 - Jun 2018
Feb 2014

71240 mi

C $220
Replace two coils 
Dec 2014

79980 mi

C $162
#4 coil replaced. 
Mazda MPV in Poland
Aug 2014 - Jun 2017
May 2016

122140 mi

$100
Radiator leak 
Mazda MPV in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2005 - Jun 2016
Apr 2005

23560 mi
Brakes squealing when backing up in reverse. Replaced rear brake shims 
May 2005

25119 mi
CEL flashing diagnosis code P0303 cylinder 3 misfire Replaced cyclinder 3 ignition coil (AJ51-18-100A) & spark plug (AJ09-18-110) 
Nov 2005

41635 mi
1)Driver side power window does not function. Replaced driver's side window motor and window regulator 2) No heat at idle heat only when driving. Heater valve was closed. opened heater valve 
Mar 2006

49125 mi
CEL flashing diagnostic code P0303 cylinder 3 misfire. Fuel system check and replaced cylinder 3 ignition coil (AJ51-18-100A) 
Apr 2006

52702 mi
CEL flashing diagnostic code P0304 cylinder 4 misfire Replaced cylinder 4 ignition coil (AJ51-18-100A) 
Jul 2006

58083 mi
CEL flashing diagnostic code P0306 cylinder 6 misfire Replaced cylinder 6 ignition coil (AJ51-18-100A) 
Jan 2007

98028 mi

C $142
Car stalling. idle would drop to zero when reving engine in park or when driving and taking foot of gas pedal. Replaced IAC. No charge for installation. IAC replaced by me 
Oct 2007

91544 mi

C $418
CEL flashing diagnostic code P0302 cylinder 2 misfire. Replaced all spark plugs (ZZC2-18-110A) and cylinder 2 ignition coil (AJ51-18-100A) 
Jan 2008

98027 mi

C $88
CEL flashing diagnostic code P0305 cylinder 5 misfire. Replaced cyclinder 5 ignition coil (AJ51-18-100A) myself 
Dec 2008

119036 mi

C $385
CEL flashing diagnostic code P0301 cylinder 1 misfire. Replaced all spark plugs (ZZC2-18-110A) and cylinder 1 ignition coil (AJ51-18-100A) 
Apr 2009

124000 mi

C $170
coolant dripping on driveway from water pump area. Soon after, squealing noise was coming from engine area. suspected water pump. removed belt temporarily and noise stopped. Ordered part, drained coolant, installed new pump & added coolant. coolant dripping on driveway from water pump area. Soon after, squealing noise was coming from engine area. suspected water pump. removed belt temporarily and noise stopped. Ordered part, drained coolant, installed new pump & added coolant. Drivers side power window stopped functionng. buzzing sound when button for front left window pushed. Replaced power window modulator myself 
Jul 2009

128960 mi

C $878
Rough idle, car would lag when gas pedal pressed down for quick acceleration. Engine codes showed lean bank 1. Car taken to dealer for diagnostics. paid for diagnostic. PCV hose collapsed, EGR Boost sensor & solenoid found to be the problem Replaced PCV hose, Idle Air Control Valve, EGR Boost Sensor & EGR Boost sensor solenoid Rough idle, car would lag when gas pedal pressed down for quick acceleration. Engine codes showed lean bank 1. Car taken to dealer for diagnostics. paid for diagnostic. PCV hose collapsed, EGR Boost sensor & solenoid found to be the problem Replaced PCV hose, Idle Air Control Valve, EGR Boost Sensor & EGR Boost sensor solenoid 
Aug 2010

148040 mi

C $300
Squeaking noise from drivers side believed to be suspension related. Driver side sway bar link had excessive play, and passenger side also had some. Replaced both links. 
Nov 2010

151300 mi

C $351
Driver side front lower ball joint out of spec. Ball Joint replaced. 
Apr 2012

179060 mi

C $199
Inspection found excessive play in right lower ball joint. Contributing to reported problem (clunking from front end suspension/sterring when driving). 
Jun 2012

181660 mi

C $100
Fan motor for air conditioner cycling on and off rapidly. Replaced fan control module 
Jul 2012

182260 mi

C $217
Right (passenger side) axle boot split. Found at oil change during 30 point inspection. 
Oct 2012

185980 mi

C $412
Re-Re right lower control arm 
Jul 2013

195300 mi

C $131
Water pump belt cracked. Belt replaced Clunking noise from front right. Front right lower ball joint replaced. 
May 2014

204140 mi

C $732
Exhaust leak Front sway bar link broke Driver side window modulator 
Sep 2014

207700 mi

C $435
Front exhaust Flex pipe Noise front driver side front wheel. Front wheel bearing replaced 
Jan 2015

203100 mi

C $404
temperature gauge drops to zero. No heat. fault code P0118. It ended up that it was the thermostat and not the engine coolant temperature sensor. 
Feb 2015

210800 mi

C $999
Car studdering (missing) fault code P0303. Bank 1 colis/plugs replaced. After air intake off to replace bank 1 coils/plugs, notice bad oil leak at rocker cover. Rocker cover gasket replaced. 
Mar 2015

210800 mi

C $212
Humming noise from front right wheel. Replaced front right wheel bearing winter tires removed and new all season radial tires installed. Humming from front driver side. Wheel bearing gone. Bearing was replaced under manufacturer warranty. Note: this bearing previously replaced Sept 2014. When replacing front driver side wheel bearing outer tie rod required replacing, $212. 
Jun 2015

213900 mi
Oil leak from front valve cover. Re-re valve cover gaskets 
Mazda MPV in Hawaii, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011

87000 mi

US $157
radiator become cardboard-ish flaky and was brittle. replaced radiator 
Mazda MPV in Colorado, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2015
Jan 2015

78000 mi
Small pan gasket leak. Didn't fix it. 
Mazda MPV in Michigan, United States
Dec 2013 - Apr 2014
Apr 2013

92000 mi

US $900
Replaced ignition coil 
Jan 2014

US $850
Minor Oil Leak, bad smell from engine compartment when heater was on. Rear gasket leaking, replaced. Also replaced front sway bar links. 

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2003 Mazda MPV

Engine not specified

Mazda MPV in Florida, United States
Jan 2009 - Mar 2010
Feb 2009

85000 mi

US $1100
Engine gasket replacement with oil pan. 
Mazda MPV in Quebec, Canada
Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008

68820 mi
No heat in mpv. Find heating hoses where they enter the firewall (around center). There is a plastic valve that was closed shut. Up is closed down is open. Was moved by mechanic when replacing pcv valve. Very easily moved. Heat nice and hot now. 

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2003 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Mazda MPV in West Virginia, United States
Jan 2011 - Jul 2014
Jun 2011

117000 mi

US $44
Coil failure cyl 5 
Mazda MPV in Texas, United States
Dec 2007 - Jan 2014
Mar 2008

67000 mi

US $300
Replaced pre-cat O2 sensor on right bank (cowl side) of V6 engine. Done by independent mechanic. 
Nov 2008

77000 mi

US $80
Replaced pre-cat O2 sensor on left bank (radiator side) of V6 engine. Cost includes special socket to remove O2 sensor. Added Lubegard Red to address minor (but growing) problem with shift "flare". It worked surprisingly well. Replaced pre-cat O2 sensor on left bank (radiator side) of V6 engine. Cost includes special socket to remove O2 sensor. Added Lubegard Red to address modest shift flare problem (The duplicate entries for these repairs listed in Jun 2009 are erroneous.) 
Dec 2008

78000 mi

US $75
Replaced collapsed, split PCV hose (causing the CEL) and incidentally all six plugs (which requires removing the intake manifold!). 
Dec 2009

89000 mi
I replaced the oil pan due to a very slow gasket leak. 
May 2010

97200 mi

US $5
OBD-II Code P0306: misfire in cyl 6 during a severe rain storm. Misfiring stopped after storm. I erased code and pulled plug wires and coils for cyls 4,5,6 and sprayed the coil, plug, and spring with wire dryer. 
Jan 2012

95000 mi
Minor vacuum leak in IMRC; sealed with RTV 
Dec 2012

135000 mi

US $30
MIL came on with P0174 code (vacuum leak). Found crack in air intake hose between MAF sensor and throttle body. Replaced the hose 
Jan 2014

120000 mi

US $60
Replaced the PCV hose yet again. 
Mazda MPV in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2014 - Sep 2016
Jun 2015

114000 mi

US $200
Severe vacuum vacuum leak and bad water pump 
Mazda MPV in Idaho, United States
Mar 2009 - Sep 2011
Apr 2009

79000 mi

US $50
Oil pan gasket and crankshaft seal replaced to fix oil leaks. 
Jul 2009

84000 mi

US $40
Fan control module replaced. A/C condenser fan now works. 
Jan 2010

93100 mi

US $300
Coil on cyl #3 failed, incompetent mechanic refused to replace coil. Instead he replaced spark plugs for $300. Problem came back in less than 100 miles. Previous incompetent mechanic did not reconnect IMCC harness, did not properly torque intake manifold causing vacuum leaks. Mechanic also did not replace faulty coil. Replaced coil. 
Feb 2010

91000 mi

US $100
Replaced remaining coils, all showed signs of severe wear. Visible corrosion. PCV valve also replaced, it had been removed and was no longer able to stay in engine block. Crankcase vapors leaking into HVAC system due to this. 
Jan 2011

90300 mi

US $45
Replaced the ECT. The O-ring on the original broke down and coolant started seeping past it eventually corroding the sensor causing it to underreport the coolant temperature.  
Aug 2011

99000 mi

US $100
leaking oil pan, replaced oil pan with updated style. 
Mazda MPV in Alabama, United States
Oct 2007 - Jun 2012
Mar 2008

98000 mi

US $160
Broken stabilizer bar in the front right. 
Sep 2009

114000 mi

US $491
Exhaust leak. Had to change the flex pipe. 
Dec 2009

117000 mi

US $220
Replaced spark plugs and ignition coil 
Dec 2011

135000 mi

US $140
The rear door automatic opener was broken. Could not open the rear hatch. 
Mazda MPV in Arizona, United States
Jan 2012 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012

94000 mi

US $175
engine light came on. took to my mechanic and codes p2195 and p2197. replaced pcv hose, engine idle control, intake manifold gasket and a few other vacuum leaks, engine came back on, mechanic suggested taking it to dealer. 
Mazda MPV in Texas, United States
Sep 2012 - Sep 2014
Feb 2013

214900 mi

US $350
Failed ignition coil on rear bank of cylinders which necessitated removing the intake plenum. This is the fifth or sixth time this has happened in the 11 years I have owned this vehicle. 
Feb 2014

235700 mi

US $250
Coolant leak from radiator system 
Jul 2014

247000 mi

US $300
The ignition coils went out again. The back three (under the intake manifold) were replaced even though only one was defective. I approved the additional work. The car began leaking coolant again. The leak was repaired. 
Aug 2014

247200 mi

US $70
One of the front ignition coils failed, causing hesitation and misfire on cylinder four. I replaced the coil myself. 
Mazda MPV in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2009 - Jan 2012
Oct 2009

48000 mi

US $100
Temp sensor/t-stat/fan module 
Jul 2011

63000 mi

US $75
check engine light.(this is a yearly occurrence for something or other with this car @ about the same time frame). This time it was code p0031 ho2 sensor heater. Probably O2 sensor as heater is built into device. 
Nov 2011

71000 mi

US $75
O2 sensor bank1 sensor1. 
Mazda MPV in Nevada, United States
Mar 2011 - Jul 2017
Aug 2011

96000 mi

US $1363
Shocks and Struts were bad. Replaced tires, shocks, struts, and alignment. 
Feb 2012

105700 mi

US $100
Oil pan gasket replaced 
Dec 2013

115000 mi

US $800
Motor Mounts had to be replaced Replaced front axels Replaced starter Rear Door Lock Actuator driver and passenger 
Mazda MPV in New York, United States
May 2008 - Jun 2011
Jun 2008

67000 mi

US $350
Coil #5 broke down. To replace it it required all the upper part of the engine to be removed in order to gain access. Therefore although the part itself was about 70$ the cost of labor caused the price to be 350$. 
Jul 2008

68000 mi

US $450
vacuum hose 
Feb 2010

85300 mi

US $110
Another ignition coil had to be replaced due to a misfire. DIY to avoid paying labor, $75 for the part. Also replaced air control module, $35 for the part. 
Jun 2010

87000 mi

US $70
Leak in the vacuum hose. 
Mazda MPV in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2013 - Mar 2014
Feb 2013

108580 mi

C $30
# 5 Coil Pack went bad (again) 
Mazda MPV in Texas, United States
Nov 2008 - Sep 2011
Mar 2008

30000 mi

US $425
Replaced driver's window motor. This is the only repair we have made to the MPV. Great car! 
Feb 2011

57000 mi

US $200
The PCV hose assembly was replaced. 
Mazda MPV in Texas, United States
Apr 2009 - Mar 2010
May 2009

147000 mi

US $250
Car was dragging no exhaust power also check engine flashing off and on. New coil pack putting in van. 
Mazda MPV in Oregon, United States
Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

159000 mi

US $50
Right sliding door handle broke again. Replaced again with aftermarket handle. 
Mazda MPV in Virginia, United States
Dec 2013 - Jun 2017
Feb 2014

112200 mi

US $1122
Replace PCV Valve Engine Oil Pan gasket Timing Cover/Gasket + Outer cover gasket 
Apr 2014

113800 mi

US $1120
Replace valve cover gaskets 
Jul 2014

118800 mi

US $500
Replace L/F Door mirror. Exposure to ice and snow during a past trip to Wisconsin created a small crack in the mirror glass. Virginia state inspection required me to replace it. Replace front stabilizer bar control links. 
Jan 2015

127364 mi

US $264
Engine analysis. Replace cylinder #4 ignition coil. Engine analysis. Replace cylinder #4 ignition coil. 
Apr 2017

167000 mi

US $170
replace ignition coils Replace drive belt 
Mazda MPV in Texas, United States
Jun 2009 - Jan 2011
Jun 2010

87000 mi

US $240
Wouldn't start temp sensor 
Mazda MPV in Georgia, United States
Jul 2010 - Jan 2011
Jul 2010

109000 mi

US $2500
One of the spark plug poped out while the car was still running. Latter we learned that the ciramic of the plug had melted & fallen into the cylinder, damaging the engine. I had no options but replace the engine.  
Aug 2010

110000 mi

US $2500
one of the cylinders lost compression 
Mazda MPV in Virginia, United States
Dec 2008 - Jun 2011
Jul 2008

70000 mi

US $380
Park select sensor in steering column had to be replaced. THis switch lets the main comuputer know that the car is in park. When it fails, you can't remove the key from the ignition. 
Dec 2009

95000 mi
Replaced worn front suspension lower control arms. 
Mazda MPV in Virginia, United States
May 2013 - Dec 2014
Sep 2013

109000 mi

US $550
Strong smell of burnt oil from engine compartment, but nothing obvious seen under hood (smoke or actual oil) and nothing on the ground. 
Mazda MPV in California, United States
Aug 2008 - Jul 2018
Dec 2009

63000 mi

US $150
Needed to replace driver headlight. Very hard to access it, have to remove battery and airduct, so had a shop replace all of the front lights and also one brake light. 
Jun 2010

67000 mi
Engine oil pan gasket leaking. Didn't repair because will have to replace entire oil pan. 
Oct 2010

69300 mi

US $61
Changing light bulbs on Mazda no longer a DIY for this 65 yr old guy 
Nov 2010

70100 mi

US $400
Engine quit running. Replaced ignition module and cleaned fuel injector. 
Mar 2012

79000 mi

US $400
replace oxygen sensor 
Aug 2012

82600 mi
new front brakes, plugs, and coils along with bodywork due to a collision. 
Mar 2014

91000 mi

US $250
oxygen sensor replaced 
May 2014

92000 mi

US $122
Front end noise on going over large bumps for several years. Finally diagnosed. Replaced front stabilizer links. 
Jul 2014

93000 mi

US $82
Had to replace driver headlight again after having it replaced it perhaps 3 years ago. Labor: $34.50 bulb: $20.20 (also replaced air filter: part-$26.24; labor-$11.50) 
Jan 2015

81200 mi

US $110
Check engine light: code re cat converter. Dealer was able to get light off after some magic. Needs to be smog tested. Expensive repairs if it fails. 
Mar 2018

112000 mi

US $760
water pump and belt cooling fan module replaced replaced air intake breather hose 
Mazda MPV in Alabama, United States
- Jan 2009
Jan 2009

107700 mi

US $28
Replace fan control module. 
Mazda MPV in Texas, United States
Jun 2013 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013

98000 mi

US $350
problem with ignition coils 
Mazda MPV in California, United States
- Apr 2006
Apr 2006

28152 mi
Transmission reflash and power door adjustments. 
Mazda MPV in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2010 - Nov 2014
Jul 2010

113500 mi

US $95
Replaced pads and rotors. I would have replaced the calipers as well if I had them on-hand.  
Apr 2011

123000 mi

US $1200
Noisy - had to replace expensive front pipes (one had integrated cat). Had tranny oil changed while there. 
Jul 2013

163000 mi

US $25
New outer passenger side tie rod end. 
Jul 2014

179200 mi

US $60
Replaced hood and drivers side door with same color hood/door from junk yard due to both being badly rusted out. Did a sheet metal/bondo/paint/clearcoat job on both rear wheel wells. Looks pretty good. 
Oct 2014

180000 mi
Exhaust leak at manifold. Snapped bolt. Estimaged repair cost $1000+. Will soon go to the junk yard. 
Nov 2014

180000 mi
Check engine light - multiple O2 sensor problems. Loud, running poorly. Took in for evaluation and was told that a bolt snapped off exhaust manifold - a very expensive repair + whatever else was wrong. 
Mazda MPV in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

155000 mi
Remote stopped working, program failed, had to reprogram it. Check engine light went off, test say "Bank 1 collector full"(Oxygen) erased comp memo, have to drive on high octane fuel. 
Mazda MPV in South Carolina, United States
Jul 2008 - Mar 2010
Aug 2008

85000 mi

US $225
Broken PCV hose. Had originally been replaced under recall. Refused to replace again. 
Nov 2008

90000 mi
Power sliding doors failed. This has happened several times - 3 times under warranty. Finally just dismantled the power door feature. 
Mazda MPV in British Columbia, Canada
May 2008 - Nov 2014
Jun 2008

31000 mi

C $100
Replaced Idle Air control valve at 50040. Stalling after hard acceleration when releasing the gas. Found the solution here: http://mazdaforum.com/m_49352/tm.htm 
Jul 2011

58280 mi

C $120
PCV hose failed. In 2004 Mazda issued a recall which our van had applied. Hose failed again. Replaced and it's all good not. Part number AJ51-13-89YB. 
Jan 2012

61720 mi

C $300
Clunk sound when going over bumps. Sway bar's replaced. 
Aug 2012

67660 mi
Battery died. Replaced. 
Mazda MPV in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2007 - Jul 2014
May 2009

73000 mi

US $79
Replaced burned out side marker bulb 
Sep 2011

100000 mi

US $3300
Rusted heater assy for rear HVAC replaced. Headlight replaced (broken by rock). 100K major service 
Jun 2012

108000 mi
One Catalytic converter & two O2 sensors failed, due to engine misfiring. 
Nov 2012

110400 mi

US $2500
coils failed & needed to be replaced with plugs 
Aug 2013

117700 mi

US $250
coil failed - again & CAT Convertor damaged. Will not pass inspection. Going to trade this thing in- I'm done sinking $$$ into it.... 
Jul 2014

126000 mi
Traded with toasted cats. 
Mazda MPV in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010

76260 mi

C $1487
Noticed leak in oil pan – relaced oil pan gasket and crank seal. Engine runs rough on idle – replaced EGR valve, by-pass valve, gasket, A.c. sket, A.C. Hose, P.C.V SE, P.C.V. valve. Repair Vacuum hose near left strut tower. Replace leak detection pump. Replaced front stabilizer links. Replaced transmission range switch. 
Dec 2010

79360 mi

C $702
1 -Engine idles rough after warming up. Sometimes it is so rough that it is better to turn the car off and drive it later. Ignition Coils replaced and now the engine idles very well. 2 -Intermittent problem starting...replaced battery 
Mazda MPV in Maryland, United States
Jun 2010 - Dec 2016
Jan 2011

66000 mi
Oxygen sensor replaced. 
Feb 2013

76000 mi

US $400
Replace PCV vacuum lines and related parts; clean intake; reset cel 
Oct 2013

78000 mi

US $550
Replace water pump, disconnect rear heat (lines leaking) 
Aug 2014

84000 mi

US $120
Engine cooling fans running erratically. Replaced fan control module. (Note - common MPV repair; use the Mazda part and not the $50 aftermarket alternative. I went the cheap route first and ended up doing the job again a week later.) 
Jan 2015

79300 mi

US $250
Replace motor mount Replace front links Replace O2 sensor 
Feb 2016

89200 mi

US $500
Diagnose problem; replace rear wheel sensor 
Mazda MPV in Illinois, United States
Aug 2010 - Jul 2011
May 2011

86900 mi

US $236
Could not remove key from ignition switch. I replaced the "change control lever assembly" myself following Bubba's procedure found on mpvclub.com. 
Jul 2011

89000 mi
Rust at door edges and other areas when sold. 
Mazda MPV in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2008 - Jun 2011
Mar 2009

117800 mi

C $60
The fan control module was going crazy. A twenty minute job lasted for hours. Had to take the battery and tray out to get access. Module replaced with new version. Now working normally. 
Apr 2009

119660 mi

C $600
Ignition coils, which cost CAN$90 each. Mechanic suggested replace the back three with new ones. Then take one of the three old good ones to replace the defective one in the front and save the two good ones in case the ones in the front misfired again. 
Jul 2009

124000 mi
Check engine light came on. Garage pulled and cleared the code. Oxygen sensor malfunction.($200)Garage will replace sensor if it is on again. No charge. 
Dec 2009

130200 mi

C $1000
Eventually one of the front 3 coils gone. Back 3 coils replaced earlier. Replaced the 3 coils with new ones($100@). 2 codes for 1 chk eng. replaced the PCV hose, $110. Mechanic said the hose is new design and should not crack. 
Jan 2010

136400 mi
P0421 Bank1 cat efficiency below threshold. Reset by disconnecting battery. Have to change cat. 
Apr 2010

14260 mi

C $224
check engine light on again. "fixed" by disconnecting battery. Plan to replace catalytic converter before next emission test. Part of the flex pipe on the exhaust had a hole in it. 
May 2010

145700 mi

C $70
In the shop to check suspension and brakes. Rear drum brake seized. Mechanic able to free it and lubed the drum and cable. Front struts leaking, not fixed. 
Jul 2010

148800 mi
Check engine light on again. Cleared by disconnecting negative terminal. I think it is the same catalytic converter problem. 
Mazda MPV in South Carolina, United States
Oct 2004 - Mar 2016
Apr 2004 TSB for Temp Sensor 
Nov 2008

47000 mi

US $28
Fan control module was replaced. I noticed the fan running a couple of times after vehicle was shut down. This was replaced under warranty also in 2004. New upgraded part for the Mazda 6 was used.  
Oct 2010

61300 mi

US $340
Coolant crossover pipe cracked. Part was a Mazda only part and took a couple of days to get in. Not a bad leak and wanted it replaced before any major damage happened. 
Aug 2011

70000 mi

US $1000
New brakes, 5 coils and plugs. All original. 
Mazda MPV in Qatar
Nov 2013 - Jul 2022
Dec 2013

71300 mi

﷼22
partly burned-out high-mount brake lights Jerky downshifting, fuel thirsty 
Jul 2014

74600 mi

﷼40
Heater hoses cracked. Coolant leaked. 
Nov 2015

83580 mi

﷼99
The O2 sensor (aka B1S1 P0031) malfunctioned and had to replace. 
Apr 2017

91032740 mi

﷼4
drive belt tensioner bearing noise. bearing replaced and repaired. 
Nov 2017

94240 mi
fan control module is erratic. runs unnecessarily high most of the time. 
Jul 2022

117800 mi

﷼200
strut top mount cracked FR, FL 
Mazda MPV in Indiana, United States
Oct 2005 - Jun 2008
Nov 2005

13500 mi
Re-programmed auto transmission for shift shock and engine control module (removed a false check engine indication). 
Mazda MPV in Saskatchewan, Canada
Jan 2015 - Apr 2018
Jun 2017

109740 mi

C $300
Pads worn 
Apr 2018

117180 mi

C $385
Brake pads were worn causing noise when brakes were applied 
Mazda MPV in New York, United States
Oct 2007 - Jun 2022
Jun 2011

68000 mi

US $248
Ignition Coil #4 failed causing a check engine light, loss of power, vibration in engine, misfire. Coil replaced and MPV runs like new. Not bad considering almost 68,000 miles and 8 years old. 
Sep 2011

70000 mi

US $1700
Engine had loss of power and increase exhaust noise. Mechanic discovered hairline crack in Orig front stainless steel Exhaust Manifold. Crack was in rusted out seam weld in the exhaust manifold. Driver LF top Orig Oxygen Sensor Bad. 
Mar 2012

72000 mi

US $245
Original Ignition Coil #5 failed and replaced. Also # 5 Original Spark Plug replaced. 
Jul 2012

75500 mi

US $340
Passenger Rear Shock had rusted and rotted away exposing piston rod. Both rear shocks were replaced. Original rear Oxygen Sensor went bad and was replaced. 
Sep 2012

77000 mi

US $395
ABS and Brake Light on. Replace Original Left Rear Wheel Sensor. 
Nov 2013

86100 mi

US $264
Engine misfire. Original Ignition coil #6 Along with Original Mazda Platinum spark plug replaced. Engine smooth and power restored. 
Jun 2014

90000 mi

US $605
Loss of power during acceleration and when A/C on. Replaced all original spark plugs and the original 3 ignition coils and spark plugs closest to the firewall even though coils were still good since the labor was the same without the coils. 
Sep 2014

91000 mi

US $327
Original Passenger Rear ABS Sensor Failed. Part replaced and warning light reset. 
Jan 2015

88300 mi

US $131
Original exhaust flex pipe on passenger side rusted and rotted causing a hole resulting in noise. New flex pipe was welded in. 
Jun 2015

96000 mi

US $48
Original Driver's Front Caliper had a frozen piston. A rebuilt caliper purhased at AutoZone for $47.99 and installed. 
Dec 2015

99000 mi

US $259
Both front original sway bar link bars wore out. Both were replaced $127.30 total plus $95.00 labor. 
Nov 2017

104000 mi

US $42
Front Brake pads wore out . Pads replaced for $42.03 for Bosch Premium Ceramic Pads.. 
Jan 2018

104871 mi

US $130
Battery went dead. New MT-35 Interstate Megatron 75 month battery installed. 
Nov 2018

107000 mi

US $281
Front Oxygen Sensor failure. Part replaced. 
May 2019

107813 mi

US $100
Two OEM flex pipes replace along with OriginalOEM Catalytic pipe , Original OEM intermediate pipe and Original OEM exhaust tailpipe replaced due to rust and corrosion from salt.. Check engine light on. Computer code read both engine banks running lean. Removed Original OEM Mass Air Flow Sensor as recommend by parts store and sprayed with CRC Mass Air Flow cleaner at $8.99. Reinstalled cleaned Mass Air flow Sensor and check engine light cleared by parts store. Engine runs perfect. Driver front caliper seized. Replaced with rebuilt unit at $49.00. New front brake pads installed Bosch at $40.67. Brakes were bled and brakes back to normal. 
Oct 2019

108553 mi

US $250
Bank 1 Sensor 1 upstream Oxygen sensor by firewall replaced. 
Jul 2021

110585 mi

US $50
Recharge refrigerant R134a. 
Mazda MPV in California, United States
Oct 2007 - Sep 2017
Mar 2008

78000 mi

US $550
Ignition module/interconnect (related to lockout of electric sliding doors except when transmission is in "park". Malfunction caused audible warning to remain on constantly even when doors were closed. Electric doors failed to operate (electrically) ... 
Dec 2010

125000 mi

US $650
Engine light - diagnossis bad ingition coil. Coil replaced. Additionally replaced plugs. 
Aug 2012

155000 mi

US $550
Cooling System - Crack in radiator at upper hose connection. Starter developed grinding and no start problem. Started as random occurence, gradually increased frequency 
Jan 2014

181000 mi

US $200
Bad coil on number 3 cylinder 
May 2014

189100 mi

US $900
"Front" Engine seal replaced due to oil leak that dripped on exhaust pipe creating a very bad smell 
Oct 2014

198000 mi

US $125
Driver's (master) Power window switch would not operate rear windows at all. Not fixed. Passenger side window would only go up from driver's control. New switch fixed. 
Jun 2015

206000 mi

US $45
EVAP related CEL. Replaced purge valve and gas cap. 
Feb 2016

217000 mi

US $45
Window regulator failed (Plastic block that cleats the cable to slider) After a jerry-rigged repair attempt failed, two weeks later the entire assembly was replaced. 
Apr 2016

220300 mi

US $12
Gasket for IIAC valve (actuator) replaced 
Jul 2016

222700 mi

US $75
Emissions: O2 Sensor Bank 2, Sensor 1 
Mar 2017

232000 mi

US $50
Replaced Purge Valve, IIAC valve. Seemed to be fixed for a while, but engine light returned Took it to repair $$$hop. Replaced intake gaskets, PCV valve, air hose. Also performed smog check. A week later, same engine light / codes returned. Returned to repair shop, replaced purge valve (again) 
Sep 2017

235000 mi

US $175
Cooling fan running loud and erratic 
Mazda MPV in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2008 - Sep 2011
Jun 2008

78000 mi

US $50
Replaced Coil #6. Check engine light would come on during rainy weather. Did repair myself after research on mpvclub.com. 
Nov 2008

82 mi

US $10
Replaced Front headlight bulb. 
Jun 2009

96000 mi

US $225
Replace the back 3 ignition coils. One was bad but replace all since had it apart. Known issue for this model for the earlier coil version to get moisture inside.  
May 2011

119000 mi

US $60
P0126 - ECT not reporting correct temp. Poor gas mileage plus minor coolant leak around the o-ring. Known issue with this car. 
Mazda MPV in Colorado, United States
Feb 2009 - Aug 2016
Feb 2009

109000 mi

US $140
replaced engine oil pan gasket and fixed leak, replaced leaking ECT sensor, replaced worn front sway bar links 
Mar 2009

114000 mi

US $20
Replacement of PCV boot at engine manifold. 
Aug 2010

145000 mi

US $80
Replaced fan control module 
Jan 2011

149000 mi

US $1400
timing cover oil leak 
Mar 2011

150000 mi

US $300
Repaired oxygen sensor 
Jun 2013

183000 mi

US $28
replaced induction hose due to crack 
Jun 2014

198000 mi

US $400
Replaced radiator due to leak 
Aug 2014

200000 mi

US $200
replaced air bypass valve due to erratic idle 
Sep 2015

216000 mi

US $75
Replaced bad ignition coil 
Nov 2015

219000 mi

US $90
Replaced rear engine mount 
Dec 2015

222000 mi

US $180
Replaced rear bank ignition coils 
Mazda MPV in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2007 - Apr 2017
Oct 2008

107000 mi

US $552
Replaced water pump. 
May 2009

117000 mi

US $330
Vehicle jerked when at stoplight. A hose was replaced that was leaking air. $90 for a rubber hose? Successful repair. 
Mazda MPV in California, United States
- Jan 2008
Jan 2008

105000 mi
Past repairs include replaced spark plug coils, replaced EGR hose 
Mazda MPV in California, United States
- Oct 2007
May 2004

17000 mi
sliding door motor replaced. 
Oct 2007

87000 mi

US $300
PCV hose replacemnt 
Mazda MPV in Hawaii, United States
Nov 2004 - Mar 2010
Mar 2004

14727 mi
Reflash transmission 
Nov 2005

38196 mi
Replaced ignition coil-cyl #3 
Mazda MPV in Virginia, United States
Oct 2007 - Oct 2017
Nov 2007

65000 mi

US $340
Engine was idling rough. It turns out the PCV hose had a hole in it (again). This was repaired a couple of years ago under recall but failed again. 
Jun 2011

100000 mi

US $359
Car was losing lots of coolant while driving. No puddles. Noticed coolant residue around water pump. Pressure test performed - no leaking hoses. Water pump was shot and they replaced it and all the coolant. Works great. 
Mazda MPV in New Hampshire, United States
Dec 2011 - Mar 2013
Nov 2011

85000 mi

US $1100
coolant leaked from the back of the car. no repair. too expensive 
Jan 2013

US $300
flex pipes on exhaust system were rusted out and wide open 
Mazda MPV in Delaware, United States
Nov 2007 - Jun 2015
Mar 2007

53000 mi

US $360
Ignition coil for one cylinder failed, causing rough running in wet weather and CEL to stay on. Required two trips to shop: two hours' diagnosis, which was unsuccessful, but shop swapped ignition wires around so that when problem reappeared, they were abl 
Dec 2007

64000 mi

US $310
Oil pan gasket leaked engine leaked oil. Necessary to remove part of exhaust to access oil pan, adding to cost of replacing gasket. 
Dec 2008

78000 mi

US $150
PCV tubing leaked, causing lean-burn fault code. Part not available due to holidays, but car was drivable in interim Parts received and installed to repair PCV tubing. 
Jan 2009

80000 mi

US $230
Rough running and stalling caused by faulty coolant temp sensor, causing CEL light to come on. Could not drive car except very short distance with cold engine. 
Mar 2009

81000 mi

US $600
Abrupt shifting, particulary 1 to 2 at low road speed, diagnosed as due to failed ring sensor in transmission. Sensor replaced. 
Dec 2009

88000 mi

US $500
For 3rd time, an ignition coil failed, causing short in wet weather; misfiring on 1 cylinder. Extensive labor to access rear cylinder bank. Replcd coil & rmng 3 originals. Also replcd plugs to avoid repeat of labor later (addl $ not included) 
Mar 2010

90000 mi

US $300
Coolant leaking. Replaced water pump. Rear heater not working; plugged line or valve possible, but will be evaluated at a later time. 
Jun 2011

100000 mi

US $600
Cooling system hose leaking; replaced 
Oct 2011

107000 mi

US $800
Piping to rear heater corroded and leaking coolant. Replaced with new parts - past extended warranty that Mazda has reportedly added for this problem. 
Sep 2013

125000 mi

US $300
Replaced CV joint on right side as inner and outer boots were both compromised 
Mar 2014

136000 mi

US $1400
Heater core leaking with odor of hot coolant inside vehicle. Very lengthy labor to access, thus high cost. 
Oct 2014

138000 mi

US $1600
Oil leak had been noted on a prior maintenance visit - burning oil smell now apparent. Timing chain cover gasket leaked oil onto exhaust manifold. Extensive labor expense. Timing chains, tensioners, guides found to be very clean. 
Jan 2015

138200 mi
Replaced one catalytic converter. 
Apr 2015

139000 mi

US $410
Brake master cylinder leaking fluid; replaced. 
Jun 2015

139000 mi
Exhaust system extremely rusty and near end of life. Replaced one catalytic converter earlier in year; three more in system remained with unknown reliability. 

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2002 Mazda MPV

Engine not specified

Mazda MPV in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2011 - May 2011
May 2011

111600 mi
cv joint needed replacing when sold. 
Mazda MPV in Botswana
Oct 2012 - Jun 2013
Jan 2013 temperature sensor no way to be found and when taking long trip it finishes water in engine. 
Mazda MPV in Virginia, United States
Apr 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

173000 mi
Exhaust manifold leaking when sold. 

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2002 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Mazda MPV in Texas, United States
Dec 2011 - Jun 2013
May 2013

219900 mi

US $3900
Engine was replaced Transmission was replaced ECU Replaced 
Mazda MPV in Quebec, Canada
Nov 2009 - Jul 2011
Mar 2011

62620 mi

C $500
Rear heater pipe rusted through; leaking coolant. Front heater piper was degraded, so replaced as a preventative measure. Flushed radiator as well. 
Mazda MPV in Kansas, United States
Apr 2012 - Mar 2015
Feb 2013

98600 mi

US $300
drivers side power window motor replaced 
Sep 2013

103000 mi

US $300
Drivers power window controller replaced 
Mar 2015

129000 mi

US $900
Cylinder coil failure 
Mazda MPV in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009

174000 mi

US $300
Replaced Manifold Air Pressure Sensor with used parts. Replaced Liquid Purge Box with used parts. 
Mazda MPV in Washington, United States
Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009

61000 mi

US $300
PCV line assembly replaced due to PCV fail. Mechanic says this is a known problem on Ford engines 
Mazda MPV in Michigan, United States
Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010

80000 mi

US $550
Replace gaskets to stop tranny leak and replace cv boots 
Apr 2010

83000 mi

US $650
replace hoses to repair air conditioning system 
Mazda MPV in Ohio, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010

103000 mi

US $750
front suspension noisy. replaced parts of suspension 
Mazda MPV in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2009 - Aug 2016
Oct 2010

171500 mi

US $40
Thought it was leaking oil, was slow leak in cooling system. Ship repaired gratis since they had done maintenance on cooling system earlier in the year. 
Jun 2012

195000 mi

US $1600
Radiator core failed. Hoses replaced. 
Feb 2013

203500 mi

US $1200
Vacuum leak, coil replacement, sensor cleaning. 
Aug 2013

207000 mi

US $350
PCV Valve replaced, hose rotting and air leaking giving a whistle sound. 
Apr 2015

210200 mi

US $450
Exhaust - left flex pipe came out, needed replacing. 
Mazda MPV in Ontario, Canada
- Feb 2009
Feb 2009

68200 mi
2 front wheel bearing is gone. Water pump leaking. Coolant pipe to the rear heater rust out about 700 labour & parts 
Mazda MPV in New York, United States
Jan 2011 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012

68000 mi
The exhaust manifold was cracked. Too expensive to repair on a 10 year old car. 
Mazda MPV in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2010 - Sep 2010
Mar 2010

102500 mi

US $200
Oxygen sensor, sway bar links, spark plugs Lower Control Arms - ball joints had failed 
Apr 2010

104000 mi

US $200
Replaced both lower control arms as the ball joints were worn. Royal pain to do it, but saved a ton of money. Front suspension is still squeaking - suspect manufacturer did not sufficiently lube ball joints on new control arms. 
May 2010

104200 mi

US $40
Front engine mount replacement 
Mazda MPV in New Jersey, United States
- Dec 2007
Jan 2004

35000 mi
two coil replaced under warranty fan control module replaced under warranty AT reflash to cure rough shifting 
Oct 2005

54000 mi

US $100
Tranny dead, replaced under extended warranty 
Jul 2006

60000 mi

US $200
Two more coil replaced under extended warranty on two occasions 
Oct 2006

65000 mi

US $80
replaced 1 more coil (do-it-yourself) 
Jan 2007

83000 mi

US $100
oil pan leak fixed under extended warranty 
Jul 2007

90000 mi

US $80
last coil replaced (DIY) 
Aug 2007

92000 mi

US $25
fan control module replaced (DIY) 
Dec 2007

95000 mi

US $200
flexpipe leak, to be fixed for $200 (muffler shop estimate) 
Mazda MPV in Pennsylvania, United States
- Jul 2007
Jun 2002

2500 mi
OD light flashed, towed to dealer as recommended, replaced sensor covered under warranty 
Jul 2007

70030 mi

US $2800
Without warning, transmission has failed. Seems to be common problem when checking other sites like Edmunds. 1st gear and internal pump have caused total failure. Mazada will do nothing to admit they may have a problem here. 
Mazda MPV in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2011 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

155000 mi
O2 sensor. Will cost about $310, will probably replace it in February. 
Mazda MPV in South Carolina, United States
Jun 2010 - Jan 2017
Aug 2013

95000 mi

US $1500
Engine missing. Coils replaced. 
Dec 2013

101000 mi

US $200
Oxygen sensor replaced 
Apr 2014

104200 mi

US $980
Exhaust manifold cracked. Had to be replaced. 
Jun 2016

129000 mi

US $85
Left Rear wheel bearing became noisy. I replaced it 
Aug 2016

133000 mi

US $850
I replaced the rear shocks, front struts, ball joints and tie rod ends to correct slightly loose steering and road wander that had developed from many years of use. This was entirely optional, but made for better driving on trips. 
Jan 2017

101000 mi
The rack has a slight fluid leak 
Mazda MPV in Georgia, United States
Sep 2016 - Apr 2022
Oct 2017

124000 mi

US $2500
Complete failure of transmission, which was replaced with low mileage used one (2 yr warranty) 
Nov 2019

144000 mi

US $200
MAF, MAP, EGR, PCV, ICV all replaced 
Dec 2021

164000 mi

US $300
New radiator and water pump 
Mazda MPV in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2013 - Dec 2014
Jul 2014

125540 mi
driver door not opening, this is the second time this car is having this issue 
Dec 2014

127100 mi
Shifter sticks while moving to Park. 
Mazda MPV in New York, United States
Aug 2009 - Feb 2014
Feb 2010

104900 mi

US $700
replace water pump and all 4 tires 
Jul 2012

129500 mi

US $1400
New catalytic converter + New oxygen sensor (part of exhaust system). AC recharge + New air filter (routine maint item) + New tires (routine maint item) 
Jul 2013

139000 mi

US $150
Broken so replace 
Feb 2014

140000 mi
Cylinder misfire 
Mazda MPV in Oregon, United States
Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009

85000 mi
Leaking water pump was replaced. Engine was rinsed to reduce the residual coolant on the outside of the engine. 
Mazda MPV in California, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2017
Jun 2013

114000 mi

US $50
Throttle body cleaning 
Jul 2013

114200 mi

US $350
Both front bearings replaced. 
Mar 2015

125000 mi

US $250
Check engine light. O2 sensor. 
Sep 2016

135000 mi

US $100
Leaky radiator. Had to replace. The radiator I order from Amazon, did not fit. So, we put some glue and put it back. I have to refill it once a month now instead of every 2 weeks :)  
Mazda MPV in Virginia, United States
Mar 2011 - Sep 2012
May 2011

135500 mi

US $250
Replaced faulty ignition coil bank. 
Sep 2012

145000 mi

US $140
Transmission failed 
Mazda MPV in Ohio, United States
Aug 2010 - Jan 2012
Mar 2011

139000 mi

US $900
OBD II Check Engine revealed Misfire Codes 
Nov 2011

157000 mi

US $100
Check 

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2001 Mazda MPV

Engine not specified

Mazda MPV in Florida, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

US $240
Catalytic converters ... not worth fixing. Car no longer runs, selling it for scrap. 

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2001 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan

170-horsepower 2.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Mazda MPV in New South Wales, Australia
May 2010 - Apr 2016
May 2010

102300 mi
Misfire noticeable going uphills or when accelerating.Had Mazda check but no engine codes present.Suggested replace ignition leads. Installed Top Gun brand and appears ok.  
Mar 2014

129580 mi

A $500
brake master cylinder replaced 
Mazda MPV in Quebec, Canada
Mar 2014 - Sep 2014
Apr 2014

106640 mi

C $300
Belt tensioner needed replacing (w/ new belt) 
Sep 2014

110980 mi
Some sort of short circuit in the ignition system. 
Mazda MPV in British Columbia, Canada
Apr 2015 - Jun 2016
Apr 2015

138880 mi

C $280
The driver's power window got stuck 2/3's of the way up. It would not go up or down. The shop had to swap the mechanism out for a new one. It is cable driven and the cable had become so frayed that it had bound up on itself. 
Dec 2015

157480 mi

C $750
The rear drums and wheel cylinders needed to be replaced. The shoes only had 2 mil wear on them since they were replaced and so they were fine. 
Mazda MPV in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2014 - Feb 2015
Dec 2014

153000 mi
Engine has begun to leak small amounts of oil. 
Feb 2015

153000 mi
Engine started burning oil at a rate of one quart every 50 miles. Sold it for salvage. 
Mazda MPV in Arizona, United States
Dec 2014 - Apr 2015
Feb 2015

210700 mi

US $250
rough driving 

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2000 Mazda MPV

Engine not specified

Mazda MPV in Rhode Island, United States
May 2009 - Aug 2009
Jun 2009

89000 mi

US $250
Water pump not working properly. 
Aug 2009

89000 mi
Traded in under C4C with minor electrical problems (the interior door lights would not turn off when the car was running).  
Mazda MPV in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2009 - Feb 2010
Sep 2009

93000 mi

C $350
oil pan replaced due to damaged thread 
Dec 2009

95480 mi

C $350
leaking engine oil. gaskets need replacement 

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2000 Mazda MPV 4dr Minivan

170-horsepower 2.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Mazda MPV in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2015
Sep 2009

133000 mi

US $200
Found a hair line crack on the right side of the radiator after filling antifreeze to the recovery tank almost everyday. Replaced the defective radiator. 
Jan 2010

136000 mi

US $453
rough idle and spewing nauscious exhaust fumes. replaced ignition wire set and all six spark plugs. 
Feb 2010

137000 mi

US $56
Erratic Idle speed problem recurred after spark plug/ignition wire set replacement. Replaced ignition coil module, idle speed back to normal. Replaced ignition coil pack in an attempt to improve spark intensity. Intermittent rough idle problem was cleared and returned. 
Mar 2010

138000 mi

US $2
DTC's P0171 and P0174 occur once every four to five days. Replaced broken Idle Air Control Valve gasket. No DTC's noted. Lesson learned: Do Not re-use any gaskets. 
Jul 2010

142000 mi

US $6
Loss of air conditioning. Repair shop replaced defective compressor and recharged with new refrigerant. Check Engine Light DTG P0455. Replaced gas tank cap. No CEL. 
Oct 2010

145000 mi

US $80
Replaced worn out rear shocks because they make noise over bumps. 
Dec 2010

147000 mi

US $15
REPLACED PCV VALVE DUE TO P0171 DTC AND CONDENSATION (MILKY OIL FILM ON OLD PCV VALVE). ADDED CLAMPS TO PCV VACUUM HOSE CONNECTIONS. 
Feb 2011

148000 mi

US $407
Heard loud whining noise and the Battery warning light was lit. Replaced alternator to clear both. 
May 2011

150883 mi
constant random misfire dtc P0300, found crack in a rubber air hose connects air filter to IAC. constant random misfire dtc P0300, found crack in a rubber air hose connects air filter to IAC. 
Jan 2012

160000 mi

US $185
Engine crank but won't start. Replaced all (6) fouled platinum +4 spark plugs that only ran 24,000 miles. No check engine light. 
Mazda MPV in Georgia, United States
Jul 2008 - May 2011
Mar 2009

108000 mi
CEL came on, van running fine. I took it to autozone and was told that an O2 sensor needs replaced. I'm going to wait a bit until I can afford to replace it. 
Oct 2010

108000 mi
Water pump failed, replaced. Negative battery terminal rusted away from the wire. Replaced, van now starts. O2 sensor on order O2 sensor installed. 
Mazda MPV in Delaware, United States
May 2009 - May 2014
Sep 2010

116000 mi

US $140
Replace leaky flex pipe. 
Oct 2010

118000 mi

US $300
Driver side power lock actuator gear failed. New one installed. 
Jun 2011

125000 mi

US $62
Right Lift support rusted out and broke. Replace both Left and Right lift support. 
Aug 2011

128000 mi

US $150
replaced the rear ac/heat pipe as it is leaking antifreeze. 
Dec 2011

129000 mi

US $500
Alternator not charging. Battery light came on. Replace alternator and battery. 
Apr 2012

131800 mi

US $150
the remanufactured alternator had only 1 yr warranty. Failed during a long trip (8 hrs) and luckily replaced with a remanufactured alternator (CHAMPION) that has 3 yr warranty with no charge for labor. Paid extra 150 for it though. 
Jun 2013

144000 mi

US $200
Replace passenger side lock actuator. Rear right door lock actuator not working too. But skip that repair to save money. 
May 2014

148000 mi
Rear right door lock actuator not working. 
Mazda MPV in Queensland, Australia
Jun 2008 - Dec 2017
Oct 2008

111600 mi

A $100
Cooling system overflow bottle leaking. 
May 2009

119660 mi

A $250
Engine ignition coil failing have replaced HT leads, waiting for coil. 
Jun 2009

120280 mi
Replaced ignition leads with OEM brand from Top gun and turned out didnt require the coil at all. 
Aug 2009

122760 mi

A $50
Coolant leak from top radiator hose. System pressurised to find leak. Hose clamps replaced. 
Nov 2009

123380 mi

A $450
Connecting hose to thermostat/engine/water pump failed. Water pump required replacement (original waterpump lasted almost 200,000km). 
Feb 2010

126260 mi

A $450
Axle Bump Stops needed replacement. 
Nov 2010

132260 mi

A $900
Radiator was repaired just over three years ago, but has consistently been failing as the car has been overheating up major hills etc. 
Dec 2010

132680 mi

A $885
Replaced Shock absorbers all round. Orignal equipment has lasted 11 years and >200,000km. 
Dec 2012

157480 mi

A $200
High tension leads 
Oct 2013

166240 mi

A $285
Rubber Coupling needed replacing 
Nov 2013

167400 mi

A $200
Replacement of rear view mirror after it fell off in my hand (probably sun damage over the years). 
Mar 2014

172360 mi

A $900
Starter Motor failure and replacement 
Mazda MPV in California, United States
May 2011 - Jan 2012
Jul 2011

110000 mi

US $1000
Knocking sound on front struts/suspension. 
Jan 2012 Rear door passenger side sliding door lock actuator failed. 
Mazda MPV in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2010 - Sep 2015
Oct 2011

148800 mi

C $360
Replaced alternator. 
Mazda MPV in California, United States
Nov 2012 - Mar 2015
Nov 2013

111000 mi

US $20
Was told in Mar my check engine light code was replace catalytic converter. Waited til registration due because of high cost. Went to another mechanic - code was for vacuum leak but he found none and reset chk eng light 
Mazda MPV in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2010 - Mar 2011
Dec 2010

45000 mi

US $300
New brake drums, belts and  motor mount. 
Mazda MPV in Florida, United States
Feb 2009 - Jun 2013
Sep 2012

234000 mi

US $170
Replaced leaking Radiator 
Jan 2013

242000 mi

US $193
Coolant hose failure. 
Mazda MPV in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2013 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014

168000 mi

US $600
Inherent overheating , which anyone with knowledge of the Canadian engine swap "fiasco" is well aware of. These vehicles should have all been recalled for engine replacements!! 
Mazda MPV in Wisconsin, United States
May 2008 - Nov 2012
Jun 2009

112000 mi

US $150
Water pump failed at 112,000 miles. Replaced with OEM replacement part. 
Aug 2009

113000 mi

US $400
Bad ball joint on driver's side. Replaced both lower control arms as a preventative measure. 
Nov 2009

115000 mi

US $900
Windings in alternator failed, alternator seized.  
Aug 2010

122000 mi

US $350
Replaced 2 front struts. 
Mar 2011

137000 mi

US $550
Front brakes replaced (pads, rotors, and 1 caliper), coolant leak in rear heater fixed. 
Oct 2012

173000 mi

US $20
Replaced right side tie rod end 
Mazda MPV in Nigeria
Sep 2011 - Jun 2018
Oct 2011

68820 mi

$250
Faulty right tire hub gave way, Speedometer & odometer stopped working after. Speedometer sensor fixed. When trying to fix speedometer previously,the trans got bad and wouldn't change gear, O/D light on. 
Apr 2014

132740 mi

$400
transmission shot, had to be either repaired or replaced opted to replace 
Jul 2014

139500 mi
fixed holes in the exhaust with the use of steel wool, steel cans and clamps to improve fuel economy cracks in rear suspension welded, I mean this component http://www.mazdapartsunlimited.com/auto-parts/2000/mazda/mpv/lx-trim/2-5l-v6-gas-engine/suspension-cat/suspension-springs-and-related-components-scat/54224505-assy 
Aug 2014

139500 mi

$150
The ignition coil failed, was replaced with used. 
Mazda MPV in Mozambique
Mar 2012 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013

79360 mi
Exhaust Manifold Gasket need to be replaced the acelerator sensor was not working and the car wasnt developing the speeds. Was just running in the first gear spark plugs 
Mazda MPV in California, United States
Mar 2011 - Aug 2014
Nov 2012

119400 mi

US $500
Oxygen sensor replaced, periodic maintenance nag reset 
Mazda MPV in North Dakota, United States
May 2008 - Jul 2014
Mar 2009

84000 mi

US $220
Alternator failed. 
May 2010

90600 mi

US $545
Front seal was leaking oil. Replaced. 
Aug 2011

107000 mi

US $556
The alternator stopped charging and it was replaced. 
Mar 2012

111000 mi

US $350
Battery drained. Fusable link was blown during jump start. Blown fuses were replaced and cause of battery drain was determined to be radio, which was diconnected. 
Apr 2013

123200 mi

US $458
intake manifold gasket was leaking. Replaced. 
Sep 2013

131000 mi

US $283
Window regulator for drivers door went out 
Mar 2014

132000 mi

US $145
Replaced rear shocks 

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2000 Mazda MPV 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Mazda MPV in California, United States
May 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008

80000 mi
replace catalytic converter 

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2000 Mazda MPV 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Mazda MPV in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2009 - Dec 2009
Jul 2009

139000 mi

US $380
o2 sensor was replaced, first replacement at 139k. pretty good for an o2, usually see them go a lot sooner. 
Nov 2009

139000 mi

US $1100
Radiator leaking, replaced radiator, thermostat and hoses. CEL came on, replaced intake and exhaust gaskets. 
Dec 2009

139000 mi

US $275
Oil cooler transmission line failed, reattached line with a clamp and then traded-in vehicle. 

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