Car financing: 1997 Mazda MPV
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.8 to 15.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.8 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 1997 Mazda MPV for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1997 Mazda MPV specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 325 g/km | 368 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $21.39 | $24.34 |
1997 Mazda MPV: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 20 | 17 |
| MPG combined (US) | 17 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 20 | 18 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,950 | US$4,450 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,278 | $4,868 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 Mazda MPV
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (8), engine and engine cooling (6) and latches/locks/linkages (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V674000 | 2015-10-19 | electrical system:ignition:switch | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 1997 Mazda MPV
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1997 Mazda MPV for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Here is the 1997 Mazda MPV for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Recalls and complaints
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. NHTSA has 22 owner complaints on file, mostly about air bags, engine and engine cooling and latches/locks/linkages.
Under the hood
The 3.0L 6-cylinder, paired with a 4-speed automatic, drives it. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Rated at 13.8 L/100 km combined, it needs around 41 litres for a 300 km round trip. Expect about $21.39 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,950 a year for 15,000 miles.
How big it is
A tall roof and wide doors make it easy to load people and bags.
When the MPV makes sense
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Rent it for a week first
Drive the MPV on your commute before you commit to it. Rent first, buy later: a week with the MPV answers the big questions. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
The cost of driving it
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $213.90 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,950 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Choosing the right one
Within the 1997 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Questions first?
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1997 Mazda MPV from us first.
Ask us about the 1997 Mazda MPV
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Mazda MPV for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Mazda MPV
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 Mazda MPV?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1997 Mazda MPV before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1997 Mazda MPV have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1997 Mazda MPV cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,950 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4278.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.