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2000 Mazda MPV

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 MPV.

Body VANTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2000 Mazda MPV is a VAN that employs an automatic four‑speed transmission and achieves EPA‑rated fuel economy of 16 city, 21 highway, and 18 combined miles per gallon. Its most prominent reliability signal is a concentration of 155 owner complaints centered on the engine and cooling system, accompanied by five recorded recalls, marking 2000 as the peak complaint year within a model run from 1990 to 2006 that otherwise logged as few as two complaints in its best year. This pattern suggests that while the MPV’s mechanical architecture is straightforward, its later‑model reliability is defined by a notable cluster of engine‑related issues.

Model year200620052004200320022001200019981997

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque79-108 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/21/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter AJTM14302. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnFUSEOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterAJTM14302
Engine air filterRF2A13Z40A9U
Fuel filterGY0113ZE0 alt ZL0113ZE1
Spark plugGY0118110
Battery0000806535WB
Front wiper bladesLC6267330
Serpentine beltAJ0318381
ThermostatGY0115171 alt 9XB06807S
Cabin air filterLC7461P11

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length187 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height68.9 in
Wheelbase111.8 in
Curb weight3651 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 21 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the MPV of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

11.3–12.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 11.30 sec — 2000 LX
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2000LX 2.5L V611.30 sec18.50 sec170 hpFWD
2000ES 2.5L V612.00 sec18.70 sec170 hpFWD
2000ES 2.5L V612.20 sec18.80 sec170 hpFWD
2001ES 2.5L V612.30 sec18.90 sec170 hpFWD
2002ES 3.0L V69.40 sec17.20 sec200 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 79-108 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Power Steering FluidDEXRON VI OR MERCON V

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts116-123 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts11-14 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts79-108 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque11-17 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Gap0.052-0.055 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.43-1.88 lbs
Oil TypeND 8 oil
Oil Capacity5.40 oz

Service checks

Pressure Test18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature184-190 °F
Injector Primary Resistance12-16 ohms
Engine Compression142-203 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket62-68 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle66-80 ft-lbs
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.055 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.024 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115-22 ft. lbs., step 2: 44-5915–22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Weatherstrip Seal (inspect)
Every 12,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Body Fasteners (torque) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miEmission Control System (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2000 Mazda MPV sits at the peak of a steep complaint spike, with 155 complaints and five recalls, far above the 73 complaints and three recalls seen in 2001 and the 125 complaints in 2002. The trend from 1999—only two complaints—to 2000 shows a sharp anomaly, while the subsequent decline to 73 complaints in 2001 suggests a temporary issue rather than a persistent generation‑wide problem. Within the 2000 model, the largest complaint categories are engine & engine cooling (22), tires (18), airbags (13) and seat belts (11), with 12 crash and only three fire complaints. This concentrated burst of complaints, coupled with the higher recall count, indicates that 2000 was a problematic year relative to its neighbors. For a buyer, the data suggests exercising caution: verify that the specific issues—particularly engine cooling and tire failures—have been addressed before purchasing a 2000 MPV.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
142
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
155
Owner complaints
12 involved a crash · 3 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 155 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling22
Tires18
Air Bags13
Seat Belts11
Suspension10
Structure10
Service Brakes, Hydraulic9
Vehicle Speed Control7

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

00V113001Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 11/04/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE MINI VANS DO NOT HAVE TIRE INFORMATION LABELS THAT COMPLY WITH SECTION 5.3 OF FMVSS 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT ACCURATE TIRE INFORMATION LABELS AND OWNER MANUAL INSERTS.

00V113002Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 11/04/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT 16 INCH TIRES. THESE MINI VANS DO NOT HAVE THE CORRECT RECOMMENDED COLD INFLATION PRESSURE ON THE LABEL AND THUS DO NOT COMPLY WITH SECTION 5.1.2 OF FMVSS… Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT ACCURATE TIRE INFORMATION LABELS AND OWNER MANUAL INSERTS. IN ADDITION, OWNERS OF MPV'S WITH 16" TIRES WILL BE ADVISED TO CHECK THEIR TIRE PRESSURE TO MAKE…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 142 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
09-038-242024-08-08Electrical SystemIn accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing…
SA-011-24b2024-07-29Unknown Or OtherMazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all…
SA-011-24a2024-06-07Unknown Or OtherMazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all…
SA-011-242024-02-12SteeringMazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all…
09-016-232023-02-28Electrical SystemSpeedometer replacement procedure

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2000 MPV have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the MPV get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg.