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2005 Mazda

MPV

Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L

Mazda MPV: best and worst years
2005 Mazda MPV

Closest available photo (2006 model year); you're viewing the 2005.

2006 photoTennen-GasCC BY-SA 3.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Special Purpose Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Power to weight
0.054 hp/lb
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Recalls
3
Owner complaints
36 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
8

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS22%
  • ENGINE13%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING13%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7%
  • SEAT BELTS7%
  • SERVICE BRAKES7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 45 total.

Mazda MPV: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.