 I have experienced problems with the 
transmission of this vehicle. When it 
automatically shifts from 2nd to 3rd 
gear it slams into gear. The more 
passengers you have the bigger this 
problem becomes. Mazda knows about the 
issue and is currently trying to work 
on a fix, however the past 4 months 
have been unpleasant. Still waiting.... 
The dealer claims they have 3 other 
vans with the same problem.  