2004 Mazda MPV: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

2 builds left the factory as a 2004 MPV, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 2 main configurations
  • 1,323 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 JM3LW28A-4 Base configuration JM3LW28J-4
For sale right now 2 1
Vehicles built 757 566
Same on every 2004 MPV
  • Engine 3L 6-cyl
  • Power 180 hp
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Body Minivan
  • Doors 4-door
Will it hold value?

A MPV typically keeps about 55% of its price over 5 years — a 5-year-old one runs about $3,500 today.

MPV depreciation by year →
Cost to run

16/23 mpg city/highway. Roughly $2,580/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 2004 MPV

Safety, in plain English

What JM3LW28J-4 means

JM3 LW28J · 4
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
4
in position 10 — model year 2004
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number

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