Car inspection for a 2002 Mazda MPV
Car inspection for the 2002 Mazda MPV: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Minivan -

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2002 Mazda MPV for car inspection
- Body: minivan - (EPA size class).
2002 Mazda MPV: every figure
| Displacement | 3.0 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,062 |
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 2002 Mazda MPV
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 124 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (66), engine and engine cooling (25) and electrical system (9). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V234000 | 2004-05-19 | vehicle speed control:cables | ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL, THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR CABLE MAY BE BROKEN DUE TO INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH (GROUP 1). 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... |
| 03V206000 | 2003-06-05 | exterior lighting:fog lights | ON CERTAIN MINI VANS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SOCKET HOLDER IN THE FOG LIGHTS IS INSTALLED IN THE LAMP CASING USING PRESSURE. DURING OPERATION OF THE FOG LIGHT, THE HEAT FROM THE BULB CAN EXPAND THE SOCKET HOLDER. THE EXPANSION CAN FORCE THE SOCKET HOLDER REARWARD. AFTER REPEATEDLY BEING SUBJECT TO THIS... |
| 03V053000 | 2003-02-13 | exterior lighting:fog lights | ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT FOG LIGHTS,THE FOG LIGHT BULB SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IMPROPERLY. |
| 02V078000 | 2002-03-20 | equipment:other:labels | CERTAIN MINI VANS FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." AN INCORRECT GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) WAS INDICATED ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2002 Mazda MPV: Car inspection
For an inspection on the 2002 Mazda MPV, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. A good inspection covers brakes, tires, suspension, leaks and rust.
Your car, your notes
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Power comes from the 3.0L 6-cylinder, driving through a 5-speed automatic.
How the request works
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us.
Keep moving meanwhile
We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
Car care, briefly
Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour.
Get an offer
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
Request car inspection
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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