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With 93,917 currently licensed in the UK, the Mazda CX-5 is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the CX-5 5 stars in 2017, with 93% adult occupant and 88% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £3,355 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £280/month or 42p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2017
Monthly Cost
£280
est. annual total
New From
£32,000
Euro NCAP tested the CX-5 in 2017 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
93%
Child Occupant
88%
Pedestrian
78%
Safety Assist
59%
There are 28 known DVSA recalls affecting the Mazda CX-5. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2024/472
On affected vehicles When the hybrid system is powered on or the engine is started multiple warning messages may be displayed the PHEV high-voltage battery cooling system may not function as intended (only PHEV). The defroster seat belt warning and 360° view monitor functions may not operate as designed.
Build dates: 2022-03-15 to 2024-07-15
R/2024/473
On affected vehicles it is possible that a warning to prompt steering wheel operation may not be indicated on the instrument cluster when the driver releases or loosely grips the steering wheel for a certain period while using the Cruising & Traffic Support.
Build dates: 2022-05-31 to 2023-04-17
R/2024/470
On affected vehicles when the hybrid system is powered on or the engine is started multiple warning messages may be displayed the defroster seat belt warning and 360° view monitor functions may not operate the vehicle may to stall or fail to restart.
Build dates: 2022-09-28 to 2024-07-23
R/2024/296
On affected vehicles a fault relating to the software that controls the engine / electric motor clutch may prevent the clutch from re-engaging after braking is carried out.
Build dates: 2022-09-28 to 2024-03-22
R/2024/020
On affected vehicles a fault relating to the Steering rack could result in the driver experiencing a sudden increase in the effort required to steer the vehicle.� This could increase the risk of an accident in certain circumstances.��
Build dates: 2022-03-15 to 2023-12-11
+ 23 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Mazda CX-5 are estimated at around £3,355 per year, or £280 per month.
Fuel
£1,212
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,293
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The CX-5 achieves a combined fuel economy of around 43.5 mpg (35.3 mpg urban, 41.5 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 | PETROL | 43.5 mpg | 2.0L |
| CX-5 | DIESEL | 50.4 mpg | 2.2L |
| CX-5 | PETROL | 37.2 mpg | 2.5L |
| CX-5 MODEL YEAR 2012 | PETROL | 47.1 mpg | 2.0L |
| CX-5 MODEL YEAR 2012 | DIESEL | 61.4 mpg | 2.2L |
Starting from £32,000 new, a Mazda CX-5 typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £24,000 | −£8,000 |
| 2 years | 64% | £20,400 | −£11,600 |
| 3 years | 56% | £17,950 | −£14,050 |
| 4 years | 50% | £16,150 | −£15,850 |
| 5 years | 46% | £14,850 | −£17,150 |
| 6 years | 43% | £13,800 | −£18,200 |
| 7 years | 41% | £13,000 | −£19,000 |
| 8 years | 39% | £12,350 | −£19,650 |
| 9 years | 37% | £11,750 | −£20,250 |
| 10 years | 35% | £11,150 | −£20,850 |
There are currently 93,917 licensed and 1,640 SORN CX-5s in the UK (95,557 total). This makes it a common vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the CX-5 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2017. It scored 93% for adult occupant protection, 88% for child occupant protection, 78% for vulnerable road users, and 59% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old CX-5 are estimated at around £3,355 per year (£280/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 28 known safety recalls affecting the CX-5. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new CX-5 starts from around £32,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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