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Used Mazda CX-5 pros and cons

Loads of equipment
Expensive to run
Fun to drive
Boot isn’t particularly roomy
Frugal diesel
Firm around town

Is a used Mazda CX-5 a good car?

The Mazda CX-5 is a car that appears almost ageless — it’s like the Paul Rudd of SUVs. It helps that Mazda has carefully evolved the styling and also that the CX-5 has been gently updated every couple of years, helping it to stay fresh.

The interior is as smart as the outside, although it perhaps doesn’t look as sleek as some others and can look quite plain in a dark colour.

A 2022 update brought along a 10.3-inch infotainment system. The menu layout and graphics aren’t as slick to look at as some others, but it’s easy enough to use.

The back seats look more plain than the fronts, but there’s enough space for tall passengers to get comfy. The CX-5 is bigger and roomier than, say, a Nissan Qashqai, but if you need the ultimate in SUV space, consider a Skoda Kodiaq instead.

Again, in the boot, the CX-5 must give way to the massive Skoda. The Mazda can haul 506 litres of stuff up to the luggage cover, but the Kodiaq (even the old model) beats that by more than 200 litres.

The Mazda CX-5 is a stylish, sporty, and safe alternative to the mainstream SUV choices, and it comes with Mazda’s enviable reputation for reliability too, so it’s an ideal used SUV purchase.

What to look for when buying a used Mazda CX-5

Mazda’s reliability reputation means that the CX-5 is in good stead here, and the only commonly reported issues are a fiddly sat-nav system that sometimes refuses to recognise postcodes, and issues with the cabin heater taking ages to warm up on a cold day.

The CX-5 finished seventh in the Driver Power survey’s Top 50 Cars To Own list, with owners rating the car’s reliability very highly indeed. Mazda also finished seventh, as a brand, out of 32, with 25% of owners reporting an issue with their cars.

Mazda CX-5 FAQs

Is the Mazda CX-5 cheap to maintain?

Not really. Mazda main dealer servicing tends to be more expensive than that of some other brands, while both the petrol and diesel engines are a little thirstier than the likes of a Volkswagen 2.0-litre TDI. That said, you’d have to balance that against the fact that with its reliability the CX-5 is less likely to spring a big bill on you as it ages.

What are the disadvantages of the Mazda CX-5?

Compared to alternatives such as the Skoda Kodiaq, the Mazda CX-5 isn’t as roomy, has no seven-seat option, and its infotainment system isn’t as slick.

What are common problems with the Mazda CX-5?

There are very few common problems with the Mazda CX-5, other than issues with the built-in sat-nav, and the cabin heater.

Is the Mazda CX-5 a reliable car?

Yes, it is. The Mazda CX-5 finished seventh overall in the Driver Power survey’s Top 50 Cars To Own list, indicating that owners are very satisfied with their purchase.

Why is the Mazda CX-5 so popular?

The Mazda CX-5 is popular because it’s a good looking and roomy SUV that’s good to drive, and which has excellent reliability prospects.

Do Mazda CX-5s retain their value?

The Mazda CX-5 generally performs a little above the market average, with the petrol model retaining around 50% of its original value after three years, with the diesel just behind on 47%.