Mazda made only a few upgrades to its MPV minivan for 1993. A keyless entry system was added to the list of optional equipment, which also included such features as air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, and cruise control. In addition, a driver's side airbag was added to the equipment list in mid-year.
As in previous years, the MPV was available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive versions. The two-wheel-drive MPV came with a 121-horsepower, 2.6-liter four-cylinder engine, while the four-wheel-drive model was equipped with a 155-horsepower, 3.0-liter V6. A four-speed automatic transmission was standard for both models.
Standard equipment for the MPV included bucket seats, power brakes, power steering, a tilt steering wheel, power exterior mirrors, and rear-wheel anti-lock brakes.
While drivers noted that the MPV was roomy, reliable, and handled well, some complained that the vehicle could be noisy, and that some MPVs needed frequent repairs.
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I bought my van from a friend for $135 2 1/2 years ago. The heater core is gummed up and the heat doesn't work, and I need front and rear shocks ($800). That stuff is just regular maintenance. The van is driven to and from construction sites daily. It takes alot of abuse. I'm just driving it til it is too far gone to fix, then I'll sell it. It starts every day every time. The check engine light hasn't even come on. It has 155,000 miles on it, and it's half highway and half city driving. If it were 4wd I'd keep it. It takes lots of abuse and keeps on going. Would recommend for someone that needs reliable transportation from point A to point B. Mar 30, 2008
engine overheated cause of broken fanbelt . now when i fill the raiditor the water runs out of the back of the engine below exhaust crossover and above the transmission.
It started when I had a heavy trailer and put the MPV in park while I was on a slope. The car got jammed into Park and I had to disconnect the linkage to get the MPV to move. After that the MPV would not shift right and the fuel gauge, temperature gauge and tachometer won't work. The fuel gauge moves just a little bit. Also the turn signals won't work. I haven't gone to the library to try to look up the wiring diagram and I can't see anything that's really bent in the linkage. I'm guessing I might have damaged the ignition switch but I really have no idea how to troubleshoot it even if I were to tear down the steering column. Anybody have a hint on what to do next?
What would make my 1993 Mazda mpv van lose power,and it's making all kinds of noises that sounds like everything in the engine is ticking and it's not wanting to stay running