Car leasing: 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.
The 1997 Mazda MPV: before you buy
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1997 Mazda MPV for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We do not lease cars. A monthly rental has no long contract: each booking runs up to 365 days. Buying the 1997 Mazda MPV is a big decision; here is the information we have.
Before you sign for the MPV
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Owners filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, engine and engine cooling and latches/locks/linkages; have those parts checked. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
The numbers in plain words
The powertrain here is the 3.0L 6-cylinder with rear-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Combined fuel use is 13.8 L/100 km: about 41 litres for 300 km. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $21.39. The EPA estimates US$3,950 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Size and space
It is the kind of vehicle that makes a family trip calmer.
Good uses for the MPV
It suits groups, airport runs with luggage and family trips. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Rent it for a week first
Rent first, buy later: a week with the MPV answers the big questions. If the MPV is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
Money matters
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. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $213.90 at our price setting.
Choosing the right one
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. 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.
When you know your dates
Want to try before you buy? Ask for 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.