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2001 MAZDA MPV WAGON
Sports Van
Front wheel drive


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NHTSA Crash Test Results National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
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Frontal Crash: Rating:   NHTSA Five Star Legend
Driver Rating 4 of 5  
Passenger Rating 4 of 5  
Side Crash: Rating:  
Front Seat Rating 5 of 5  
Rear Seat Rating 5 of 5  
Rollover Resistance: Rating:  
Rollover Resistance Rating 3 of 5  

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides 3 different ratings - full-width frontal crash test , side impact crash test , and rollover resistance . The frontal crash test indicates how well the safety features and restraints will protect an occupant in a head-on collision. The side-impact test conveys the chance of a severe chest injury, while the rollover resistance rating estimates the risk of rolling over in a single vehicle crash. Go to NHTSA to learn more about these results.


IIHS Crash Test Results Highway Loss Data Institute
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Frontal Offset Crash Test Rating:   4 star legend
Overall Evaluation   A
Structure/Safety Cage   A
Injury Measures  
Head/Neck   A
Chest   G
Leg/foot, left   G
Leg/foot, right   P
Restraints/dummy kinematics   G
Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight. <p>The Mazda MPV was redesigned for the 2000 model year.</p> Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy moved toward the driver door, but its head didn't hit any stiff structure that could cause injury. Measures taken from the chest indicate low risk of injuries to this body region in a crash of this severity. Forces on the head and neck indicate that injuries to the head and neck would be possible. Forces on the right tibia indicate that injuries to the lower leg would be likely. 2000 Mazda MPV LX 3657 front seat-mounted combination head and torso airbags 112 187 72 2.5 L V6 18 23

Crash Tested Vehicle: Details | Vehicle Specifications

Side Impact Crash Test Rating:  
Overall Evaluation   P
Structure/safety cage   M
Injury Measures
Driver Passenger
3770 none 112 190 72 3.0 L V6 18 25 Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures and/or internal organ injuries would be likely in a crash of this severity. Serious neck injuries would also be possible. Measures taken from the dummy indicate that a fracture of the pelvis would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low. The dummy's head was hit by the window sill of the rear passenger door. This impact did not produce high head injury measures, but the head protection is inadequate. 2005 Mazda MPV LX <p>The Mazda MPV was redesigned for the 2000 model year.</p> The dummy's head was hit by the intruding barrier. This hit did not produce high head injury measures, but head hits with intruding objects such as other vehicles, trees, and poles should be prevented. The high neck injury measures were recorded before the barrier hit the head.
Head Protection
  P   M
Head/neck
  M   G
Torso
  P   G
Pelvis/Leg
  G   A

Crash Tested Vehicle: Details | Vehicle Specifications

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) uses frontal offset and side impact crash tests to estimate the crashworthiness of a vehicle. These results are good indicators of how a frontal and side impact can structurally impact a 2001 MAZDA MPV WAGON . The crashworthiness data for this 2001 MAZDA MPV WAGON was provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute. Learn more about these crash test results.



Low-Speed Damage Repair Highway Loss Data Institute
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Front Crash Description: Front Crash Cost:
Front into flat barrier   Not tested by IIHS
Front into angle barrier   Not tested by IIHS
Rear Crash Description: Rear Crash Cost:
Rear into flat barrier   Not tested by IIHS
Rear into pole   Not tested by IIHS
Average Damage Per Test   Not tested by IIHS

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5 mph crash tests to assess bumper performance. These results convey how well this 2001 MAZDA MPV WAGON bumpers will protect the car body from damage in low-speed collisions. Low-speed damage repair costs are obtained from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute.


Injury, Collision, & Theft Indicators Highway Loss Data Institute
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Index: Score: Rating:
Injury Index 87 Average
Collision Index 62 Substantially better than average
Theft Index 53 Better than average


These scores are stated in relative terms, with 100 being the average for all cars in each category. Scores greater than 100 represent higher risk in each category. For example, an injury indicator score of 122 means that a passenger in this model is 22% more likely to be injured in an accident. The injury, collision, and theft indicators for this 2001 MAZDA MPV WAGON are provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Loss Data Institute. Learn more about these results.



Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
Important: The following recalls were issued for the 2001 MAZDA MPV WAGON by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). To find out if a specific 2001 MAZDA MPV WAGON still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an authorized dealership for more information.

Recall date: 12-21-2001
Units potentially affected: 19,000
NHTSA campaign number: 01V382000
Defective part or component: BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC
Description: Vehicle Description: Certain mini vans without anti-lock braking systems (ABS) fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, ""Passenger Car Brake Systems."" Due to inappropriate brake pipe layout, these vehicles do not meet the brake stopping distance with partial failure requirements of the standard. If partial failure occurred in the braking system, the stopping distance of the vehicle could increase, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will modify the brake system. Owner notification began January 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500, Option #4.
Recall date: Not reported
Units potentially affected: 10,200
NHTSA campaign number: 04V234000
Defective part or component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Description: On certain minivans equipped with cruise control, the cruise control actuator cable may be broken due to insufficient strength. Also included are certain 2000-2001 minivans equipped with cruise control built between March 31, 1999 and March 31, 2001, that have had the cruise control repaired and possibly had a defective cable installed during that repair. It is possible that the broken actuator cable may be out of position and could interfere with the operation of the accelerator cable, preventing a decrease in engine speed while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the actuator cable. Owner notification is expected to begin during june 2004. Owners should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.


This 2001 MAZDA MPV WAGON safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.



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J.D. Power Ratings
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Ownership: Rating:
Initial Ratings (up to 1 year)  
Overall Quality Rating 3 of 5
  Mechanical Quality Rating 2.5 of 5
  Feature and Accessory Quality Rating 2.5 of 5
  Body and Interior Quality Rating 5 of 5
Overall Appeal Rating 2 of 5
  Performance Rating 2 of 5
  Comfort Rating 3 of 5
  Feature and Instrument Panel Rating 2 of 5
  Style Rating 2.5 of 5
Midterm Ratings (1-3 Years)  
  Mechanical Reliability No data from source
  Feature and Accessory Reliability No data from source
  Body and Interior Reliability No data from source
Long Term Ratings (3-5 Years)  
Overall Dependability Rating 3.5 of 5
  Mechanical Dependability Rating 2.5 of 5
  Feature and Accessory Dependability Rating 4 of 5
  Body and Interior Dependability Rating 3 of 5

J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and customer satisfaction syndicated studies to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all models across segments.

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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category: Comments: Rating:
Engine Occasional problems on this vehicle are failure of the Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) Actuator, IMRC Shutter Valve that sticks in the intake manifold, and the Intake Manifold Gaskets. Failure of the IMRC Actuator, Shutter Valve or the Intake Manifold Gaskets can cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. The cost to repair the IMRC Actuator is estimated at $119.41 for the parts and $130.00 for labor. The cost to repair the IMRC Shutter Valve is estimated at $15.00 for parts and $143.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Intake Manifold Gaskets is estimated at $23.50 for parts and $117.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. Moderate Problems
Transmission & Driveline Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs Minimal Problems
Steering & Suspension Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs Minimal Problems
Brakes Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs Minimal Problems
Heating & Air Conditioning Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs Minimal Problems
Starting & Charging An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Alternator. The cost to repair the Alternator is estimated at $337.90 for parts and $143.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. Moderate Problems
Accessories Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs Minimal Problems
Identifix Legend


This 2001 MAZDA MPV reliability information was provided by Identifix. Identifix is the nation's largest technical support service for the aftermarket auto repair industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by Identifix, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.



Intellichoice Cost of Ownership & Value Rating Intellichoice
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Cost of Ownership (2001 - 2005):
Category:    MPV DX 4 Dr Pass Van:    MPV ES 4 Dr Pass Van:    MPV LX 4 Dr Pass Van:
Depreciation $9,890 $14,516 $11,583
Financing $4,397 $5,534 $4,814
Insurance $9,240 $9,061 $9,240
State Fees $859 $1,084 $945
Fuel $5,378 $5,378 $5,378
Maintenance $1,836 $2,056 $1,836
Repairs $1,051 $1,051 $1,051
Total 5-Year Ownership Cost $32,651 $38,680 $34,847

Ownership costs are the costs to purchase and operate a vehicle over a period of time. Understanding these costs can save you money and help you make a wiser financial decision when it comes time to select a vehicle. Intellichoice is one of the leading providers of automotive information in the U.S.

Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage: Years/Mileage:
Basic 3 years or 50,000 miles  
Drivetrain 3 years or 50,000 miles  
Emissions 2 years or 24,000 miles  
Corrosion 5 years with Unlimited mileage  
Transferable Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered.  
Roadside Assistance Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 50,000 miles.  
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint Safety belt and inflatable restraint system are covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles.  
Specific Components 8 years or 80,000 miles  
Notes: Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Batteries are pro-rated after 12 months. Safety restraint system is covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Adjustments are covered for 1 year or 12,000 miles. Roadside assistance is provide during the basic warranty period.  

This 2001 MAZDA MPV WAGON warranty information has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.


New Car Test Drive Review
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Category: Review:
Summary:

More nimble than your average minivan.
By John Rettie, NewCarTestDrive.com

Even after their children have left home, more and more people are finding it hard to give up the carrying capacity and convenience of a minivan. The Mazda MPV is perhaps the ideal sort of minivan for so-called empty nesters. It offers a more refined ride, and its smaller overall size makes it easier to handle. The power roll-down windows in the side doors are what an adult rear-seat passenger expects. The tumbledown rear seat is really convenient, both for increasing cargo space and as a rear-facing bench for a tailgate party.

The MPV is also a logical step up from a station wagon for someone who wants more interior space and greater ride height, without the harsh ride and poor handling of a SUV.

Overview:

Mazda's MPV isn't anything like it used to be, and that's just as well. Some history: Mazda launched the MPV nameplate in 1989 as its Multi-Purpose Vehicle. It was an important, innovative vehicle because it offered minivan roominess with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and with a single rear door that opened outward, like a car's. It was enjoyable to drive and had enough guts to pull trailers.

Today's Mazda MPV, totally redesigned and re-engineered last year, comes with front-wheel drive and dual sliding doors. That sounds like just about every one minivan being sold today, yet this latest MPV is smaller and more nimble than most competing vans. It drives more like a tall car. The glass in its rear doors is powered and rolls down like a car's, an industry first. It also features a hiding third-row seat, similar in design to the Honda Odyssey's, that can also flip around for tailgate parties and picnics.

Compared with other minivans, Mazda's MPV handles better on the road, and maneuvers better in tight confines. It offers a unique alternative for buyers who like the versatility of a minivan but who do not need the ultimate passenger or cargo capacity of the larger minivans.

This new-generation MPV rolls into 2001 with a few additions to its standard-equipment list but no other significant changes.

Read the complete 2001 Mazda MPV review

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