Scratch repair for a 1998 Mazda MPV
Scratch repair for the 1998 Mazda MPV: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 13.8 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Special Purpose Vehicle

An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
The 1998 Mazda MPV for scratch repair
- Body: special purpose vehicle (EPA size class).
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.
Your MPV and scratch repair
Searching for scratch repair for the 1998 Mazda MPV? Here is how CarmaCars handles it. Light scratches can be polished out; deeper ones are filled and repainted.
About your MPV
A bigger body means more surface to work on, which shows in the time. We note the car's condition with you when it comes in. If the car has open recalls, a dealer fixes them; ask about them while the car is off the road.
Your request
Nothing is booked until you agree to the price and the time. Send a few photos and the year and trim; that is enough for a first price. Tell us when the car is free and whether you can drop it off.
Stay on the road
Your rental can be waiting when you drop your car off. Add a rental to the same request as the work. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
What affects the price
Larger vehicles take more product and more hours, so they cost more. The size of the car matters: an SUV or a van has more surface than a compact car. We explain the price in plain words if anything is unclear.
On the day
Ask any question you have before the work starts. Bring the keys you use every day, and the wheel lock key if the car has one. If you need a rental, add it to the request so it is ready when you arrive.
Aftercare
Hand washing is gentler than automatic brushes on any finish. Park out of direct sun when you can to protect paint and interior.
How long you are without it
We give you a time with the quote, so you can plan a rental for the right number of days. We keep you posted if the timing changes.
Ready when you are
Book the work and a rental in one request.
Request scratch repair
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Scratch repair: the 1998 Mazda MPV
Can I rent a car while my 1998 Mazda MPV is in for scratch repair?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book scratch repair for my 1998 Mazda MPV?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.