Two problems related to rear seat belt have been reported for the 2000 Mazda MPV. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Mazda MPV based on all problems reported for the 2000 MPV.
The contact stated the latch system was defective. He took the car to a certified inspection station in his city on 11-02-05 to have the safety seat inspected and turned to face forward. They told him they would not turn the safety seat because the latch system in the vehicle would not work properly with a forward facing child seat. The clip between the seats was facing forward, instead of vertical, causing the seat belt to get twisted and bunched up. This caused the safety seat to lurch forward when installed in a forward facing position. The latch system will allow proper installation of a rear facing infant seat. 11/15/05.
The rear seat belt became so tight, it had to be cut in order for the passenger to get out. . The consumer stated it was the second occurrence.