2002 Mazda MPV: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

2 builds left the factory as a 2002 MPV, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 2 main configurations
  • 773 vehicles built
  • 3 for sale right now

Which MPV is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your MPV

What actually differs

Base configuration JM3LW28J-2 Base configuration JM3LW28A-2
Vehicles built 402 371
Same on every 2002 MPV
  • Engine 3L 6-cyl
  • Power 180 hp
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Body Minivan
  • Doors 4-door
  • For sale right now 3
Will it hold value?

A MPV typically keeps about 40% of its price over 5 years — a 5-year-old one runs about $2,000 today.

MPV depreciation by year →

What JM3LW28J-2 means

JM3 LW28J · 2
JM3
the World Manufacturer Identifier Mazda registered — assembled in Japan
LW28J
together encode the MPV line — Minivan, 3L 6cyl — as Mazda filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
2
in position 10 — model year 2002
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
Real VINs from this run JM3LW28J 520312801

Already looking at a specific MPV?

Paste its VIN — we’ll open that exact car’s page: its configuration, market position and every listing we’ve tracked.