One problem related to gasoline storage has been reported for the 2003 Mazda MPV. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Mazda MPV based on all problems reported for the 2003 MPV.
Not a complaint-merely a questionable vehicle safety/design inquiry: I bought a 2003 Mazda Mpv in December. Recently, while under the vehicle doing an oil change, I noticed a troubling design in the gas tank location. It is right up against the door sill/rocker panel area on the driver's side. This location looks very vulnerable to rupture and fire in case of a side impact collision. Has this design been tested as safe? it reminds me of the old pinto design with the tank right ahead of the rear bumper.