Is the Mazda Mpv reliable?

The Mazda Mpv has an average MOT pass rate of 65% across 15 years, based on 1,224 tests in 2026. That's 17 points below the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2004 with a 79% pass rate.

Which year Mazda Mpv is best?

The 2004 Mazda Mpv has the highest MOT pass rate at 79%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 48%. There's a 31 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Mazda Mpv

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 15 years from 1,224 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

65%

Total Tests

1,224

Best Year

2004 (79%)

Years Covered

About the Mazda Mpv

The Mazda Mpv has been tested 1,224 times in 2026 MOT data across 15 model years (1997 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 65%. That's 17 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2004 model is the most reliable with a 79% pass rate from 56 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 48%. With a 31 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

Reliability Trend

Newer MAZDA MPVs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 4 percentage points.

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)

£1,037

Road Tax

£265

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£1,857

Per month£155/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2014 details

How reliable is the Mazda Mpv?

vs national average-17% (82% avg)

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

Best to worst year spread31 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving 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