Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mazda mpv. the contact was driving approximately 55 mph when the vehicle accelerated independently. the contact depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle would not respond. the contact engaged the emergency brake and applied excessive pressure to the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or repaired. in addition, the contact stated that when the vehicle had not been driven daily, the engine would fail to start. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 165,000.