Mazda MPV LV
First generation · 1989–1998 · 10 model years · 11 trims
Photo: Mazda MPV front 20070926 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: White Mazda MPV front by Wagon Master Johnson, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Towing a minivan 01 by BrokenSphere, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Towing a minivan 04 by BrokenSphere, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: White Mazda MPV rear by Wagon Master Johnson, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: Mazda MPV front 20070926 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: White Mazda MPV front by Wagon Master Johnson, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Towing a minivan 01 by BrokenSphere, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Towing a minivan 04 by BrokenSphere, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: White Mazda MPV rear by Wagon Master Johnson, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | |||||||
| LX Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 155 | 169 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15/20 (17) | $23,575 |
| ES Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 155 | 169 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15/20 (17) | $26,875 |
| LX 4WD Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 155 | 169 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | 4WD | 15/20 (17) | $27,375 |
| ES 4WD Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 155 | 169 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | 4WD | 15/20 (17) | $29,375 |
| 1997 | |||||||
| LX Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 155 | 169 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15/20 (17) | $23,575 |
| ES Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 155 | 169 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15/20 (17) | $26,875 |
| LX 4WD Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 155 | 169 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | 4WD | 15/20 (17) | $27,375 |
| ES 4WD Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 155 | 169 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | 4WD | 15/20 (17) | $29,375 |
| 1996 | |||||||
| DX Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 155 | 169 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15/20 (17) | $21,945 |
| LX Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 155 | 169 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15/20 (17) | $22,735 |
| ES Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 155 | 169 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15/20 (17) | $25,135 |
| LX 4WD Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 155 | 169 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | 4WD | 15/20 (17) | $25,735 |
| ES 4WD Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 155 | 169 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | 4WD | 15/20 (17) | $28,035 |
| 1995 | |||||||
| L Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 155 | 165 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 18/22 (19) | $21,605 |
| LX Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 155 | 165 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 18/22 (19) | $22,455 |
| LXE Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 155 | 165 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 18/22 (19) | $24,845 |
| LX 4WD Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 155 | 165 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | 4WD | 18/22 (19) | $25,850 |
| LXE 4WD Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 155 | 165 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | 4WD | 18/22 (19) | $28,140 |
| 1994 | |||||||
| Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 155 | 165 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 18/22 (19) | $18,640 |
| 4WD Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 155 | 165 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | 4WD | 18/22 (19) | $23,840 |
| 1993 | |||||||
| Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 150 | 165 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 18/22 (19) | $19,020 |
| 4WD Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 150 | 165 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | 4WD | 18/22 (19) | $22,600 |
| 1992 | |||||||
| Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 150 | 165 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 18/22 (19) | $16,690 |
| 4WD Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 150 | 165 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | 4WD | 18/22 (19) | $20,535 |
| 1991 | |||||||
| Cargo Mini-Van · Van | 2.6L SOHC 12-valve I4 | 121 | 149 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 18/22 (19) | $13,014 |
| Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 150 | 165 lb-ft | — | RWD | 18/22 (19) | $14,334 |
| 4WD Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 150 | 165 lb-ft | — | 4WD | 18/22 (19) | $19,884 |
| 1990 | |||||||
| Cargo Mini-Van · Van | 2.6L SOHC 12-valve I4 | 121 | 149 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 18/22 (19) | $12,063 |
| Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 150 | 165 lb-ft | — | RWD | 18/22 (19) | $15,308 |
| 4WD Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 150 | 165 lb-ft | — | 4WD | 18/22 (19) | $19,258 |
| LX Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 150 | 165 lb-ft | — | 4WD | 18/22 (19) | $23,790 |
| 1989 | |||||||
| Cargo Mini-Van · Van | 2.6L SOHC 12-valve I4 | 121 | 149 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 18/22 (19) | $11,298 |
| Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 150 | 165 lb-ft | — | RWD | 18/22 (19) | $14,068 |
| 4WD Mini-Van · Van | 3.0L SOHC 18-valve V6 | 150 | 165 lb-ft | — | 4WD | 18/22 (19) | $19,537 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | Not rated |
| 1997 | 1 | Not rated |
| 1996 | 1 | Not rated |
| 1995 | 1 | Not rated |
| 1994 | 1 | — |
| 1993 | 1 | — |
| 1992 | 1 | — |
| 1991 | 3 | Not rated |
| 1990 | 3 | — |
| 1989 | 5 | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.