Mazda MPV

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 15 model years from 1,224 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

65%

Total Tests

1,224

Highest Pass Rate

2007 (77%)

Years Covered

About the Mazda MPV

The Mazda MPV was MOT tested 1,224 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 15 model years (1997 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 65%. That's 17 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2007 model has the highest pass rate at 77% from 109 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 48%. With a 29 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Older Mazda MPVs tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 11 percentage points across model years.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 181,566 miles, while the newest (2014) averages 109,722 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Mazda brand average of 81%, the MPV is 16 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mazda models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1991cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£275

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£2,227

Per month£186/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2014 details

How reliable is the Mazda MPV?

vs average of all models-17% (82% avg)

vs Mazda brand average-16% (81% avg)

Best to worst year spread29 percentage points

Reliability trendDeclining over years

Mazda MPV by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2014	77%	62	109,722 mi
2013	71%	95	144,340 mi
2012	65%	99	132,388 mi
2011	66%	116	135,976 mi
2010	63%	99	140,352 mi
2009	65%	69	158,485 mi
2008	48%	148	155,171 mi
2007	77%	109	153,671 mi
2006	59%	117	149,458 mi
2005	56%	90	132,112 mi
2004	79%	56	138,845 mi
2003	62%	50	144,143 mi
2001	71%	38	102,181 mi
1999	59%	34	152,221 mi
1997	52%	42	181,566 mi

Questions about the Mazda MPV

Is the Mazda MPV reliable?

Across its 15 model years in our data (1997 to 2014), the Mazda MPV averages a 65% MOT pass rate, from 1,224 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 17 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2007 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 77%.

Which year Mazda MPV has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2007 Mazda MPV has the highest MOT pass rate at 77%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 48%, a 29 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.