Target Audience:
Professional technicians and DIY owners servicing the second-generation Mazda MPV (2003-2005)
Segment:
Front-wheel drive 7-passenger minivan
Class Competitors:
Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town & Country, Kia Sedona
Key Advantage:
More compact dimensions than rivals with standard sliding rear doors on both sides for tight parking
Notable Features:
Dual power sliding rear doors, 3.0L V6 engine, fold-flat third-row seat
Seating:
7-passenger configuration with removable second-row seats
Engine:
3.0L V6 (AJ) engine - mechanical, timing, cylinder head, lubrication
Engine Control:
PCM, sensors, fuel injection, ignition system
Transmission:
Automatic transaxle - removal, overhaul, shift linkages
Brakes:
Hydraulic system, disc/drum service, ABS, parking brake
Suspension:
Front and rear suspension, alignment procedures
Steering:
Power steering, linkage, steering column
HVAC:
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning service and diagnostics
Electrical:
Wiring diagrams, charging, starting, lighting, gauges
Body:
Panels, doors, sliding door mechanisms, bumpers, interior trim
Restraints:
Airbag system, seat belts, child seat anchors
Driveline:
Axles, CV joints, wheel bearings
Diagnostics:
Fault code reading, troubleshooting charts, symptom-based diagnostics
Repair:
Step-by-step disassembly, repair, and reassembly procedures
Specifications:
Torque specifications, fluid capacities, adjustment values
Maintenance:
Scheduled service procedures, tune-up, fluid replacement
Special Tools:
Required special service tools listed per procedure
Depth Level:
Full factory-level service information for professional and DIY repair
Illustrations:
Diagrams, exploded views, wiring schematics
Parts Information:
Part numbers, torque values, and component specifications included
Page Count:
N/A - not specified for this manual
Format Type:
Searchable digital PDF with bookmarked sections
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Engine Type:
3.0L V6 DOHC
Engine Code:
AJ (2.9L design, marketed as 3.0L)
Configuration:
60-degree V6, 24-valve DOHC
Fuel Type:
Unleaded Gasoline
Horsepower:
Approximately 200 hp (2003-2004 models)
Torque:
Approximately 200 lb-ft
Fuel Delivery:
Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Approximately 17.2 gallons (65 liters)
Crash Test Information:
NHTSA-tested; see NHTSA.gov for 2003-2005 MPV rating details
IIHS:
N/A - not specified for this manual
Braking:
4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
Traction Control:
Available traction control system
Brake Force:
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
Airbags:
Dual front airbags, front side airbags
Seat Belts:
Three-point belts with pretensioners, LATCH child anchors
Oil Change:
Every 5,000 miles / 8,000 km or 6 months under normal driving
Major Service:
Scheduled maintenance chart included in manual
Recommended Oil Type:
Refer to Manual - viscosity and API rating detailed for all climates
Oil Capacity:
N/A - exact capacity listed in manual's lubrication section
ATF:
Automatic transmission fluid specification and change procedure included
Coolant:
Coolant specification and capacity in manual
Common Wear Items:
Sliding door cables/rollers, PCV valve, ignition components, brake wear
Watch Items:
Timing chain related service and valve cover gasket leaks noted in era
Manufacturer:
Mazda Motor Corporation, Hiroshima, Japan
Generation:
Second-generation MPV (LW platform), introduced 2000 as a smaller FWD minivan
2003-2005 Updates:
Facelifted styling, revised 3.0L V6 replacing earlier 2.5L V6, sliding doors converted to power operation
Assembly Plant:
Hiroshima, Japan
