Car financing: 1998 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 1998 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.
1998 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 | 18.1 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 |
1998 Mazda MPV: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 | 13 |
| 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 1998 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 19 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (7), electrical system (3) and fuel system (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.
Car financing: the 1998 Mazda MPV
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1998 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. For anyone shopping for the 1998 Mazda MPV, here are the facts that matter.
A buyer's checks
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Owners filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, electrical system and fuel system; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
The numbers in plain words
Its 3.0L 6-cylinder drives through a 4-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Fuel use is rated 13.8 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 41 litres. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $213.90. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,950 a year for 15,000 miles.
Size and space
As a van, it puts space for people and luggage first.
Good uses for the MPV
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It uses more fuel than most, so it suits shorter trips or people who need its size.
A longer test drive
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent the MPV for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Money matters
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$3,950 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $21.39 in fuel.
Which one to look for
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Within the 1998 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Let us know
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
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 1998 Mazda MPV from us first.
Ask us about the 1998 Mazda MPV
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1998 Mazda MPV for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1998 Mazda MPV
Does CarmaCars sell the 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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.