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
15
How reliable is the Mazda Mpv?
Mazda Mpv by Year
| 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 |
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About the Mazda Mpv
The Mazda Mpv has been tested 1,224 times in 2024 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.
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