2006 Mazda MPV: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

2 builds left the factory as a 2006 MPV, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 2 main configurations
  • 836 vehicles built
  • 6 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-6 Base configuration JM3LW28J-6
Engine 3L 6-cyl 3L
Vehicles built 614 222
Same on every 2006 MPV
  • Power 200 hp
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Body Minivan
  • Doors 4-door
  • Typical price today $4,995
  • For sale right now 6
Cost to run

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

EPA estimate for the 2006 MPV

Safety, in plain English

What JM3LW28J-6 means

JM3 LW28J · 6
JM3
the World Manufacturer Identifier Mazda registered — assembled in Japan
LW28J
together encode the MPV line — Minivan, 3L — as Mazda filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
6
in position 10 — model year 2006
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number

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