Mazda 5 statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 7,215 −16.2% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 1,702 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 52.9% Cars of the same ages 61.8%
• Rank by number licensed No. 380 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2015 23,517 licensed
• Average annual mileage 6,644 miles a year

How many Mazda 5s are left in Great Britain?

There were 7,215 Mazda 5s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 1,702 declared off the road (SORN). That is 69.3% fewer than the peak of 23,517 in 2015.

Mazda 5 versions

2 versions of the Mazda 5 have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.

Mazda 5 MOT reliability

In 2025, 52.9% of Mazda 5 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Mazda 5s tested pass 61.8% of the time, so the Mazda 5 does worse than average for its age, by 8.9 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 52.2%.

Mazda 5 MOT failures

Suspension is the most common reason a Mazda 5 fails its MOT, appearing on 49.3% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 13.9% of Mazda 5 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Mazda 5 MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Mazda 5 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Position lamp: not working”, on 17.9% of 4,128 failed tests. 75.3% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Mazda 5 by year

9 years of the Mazda 5, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2011 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (59.2% passed first time) and the 2009 cars worst (46.1%).

Mazda 5 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 7,745 Mazda 5s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 56.9% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 22.9% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc. The share with an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc has grown from 7.5% in 2014 to 22.9%.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Mazda 5 fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Mazda 5 from 2006 to 2015. On the NEDC test (listings 2006 to 2015), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 34.4 to 54.3 mpg, with CO2 of 138 to 198 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “Mazda5”, “Mazda5 (2008 MY)”, “Mazda5, Model Year 2008”, “Mazda5 Model Year 2010”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Mazda 5 safety recalls

DVSA lists 6 safety recalls for the Mazda 5 since 1992, the first in 2006. The most recent was launched on 31 May 2017.

All 6 Mazda 5 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Mazda 5. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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