Join the community and post your question. Use our Ask-A-Tech for free now! ASE experts standing by.

Forum > Out of State Vehicle > Question

2001 Mazda MPV - Moving to California, need smog check.

We're moving back to California. We have a 2001 car that we bought in Louisiana. If it doesn't pass the CA smog test, what is it likely to cost us to bring the car into compliance? Can some cars simply not be brought up to the CA standard? (Ours is a 2001 Mazda MPV.)
Answer:

It's true, there is a difference with California legal and Federal legal emission requirements, and for the most part California is stricter. However, a USED vehicle, such as your 2001 Mazda MPV which has all the Federal required emission components, can pass the California smog inspection without needing any modifications. Any (used) vehicle which is equipped with the necessary Federal Emission Components is eligible for California registration as long as the vehicle's exhaust emissions fall within California's limits. posted by SmogTips Support

Related questions and answers you might find useful:

How Do I Get a Smog Check Waiver? by Margaret

Do I Need a Smog Check This Year? by Joy

Mini Cooper DMV Registration Due in 5 Day Won't Pass Smog by anne

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with K&N Air Filter by David

1995 BMW M3 Gross Polluter High HC & NO @ 15MPH by Jared

View SmogTips.com in: Desktop / Mobile