Mazda Mazda5 first generation

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The Mazda Mazda5 first generation (2006–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 21 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: CR

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,510 mm RDW	–	4,505–4,610 mm
Width	1,760 mm RDW	–	1,755 mm
Height	1,620–1,670 mm RDW	–	1,631–1,665 mm
Wheelbase	2,750 mm RDW	–	2,750 mm
Front track	1,530 mm ASTRA	–	–
Rear track	1,520 mm ASTRA	–	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,370–1,450 kg RDW	–	1,470–1,610 kg
Mass in running order	1,470–1,550 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,090–2,150 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	1,300–1,400 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	600 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	7 RDW	–	–
Doors	4 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	1,246 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,775 L EPA	–
Performance
Top speed	182–196 km/h RDW	–	–
Torque	165–360 Nm ASTRA	–	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 195/65R15, 205/50R17, 205/55R16, 205/60R15

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
9–12 years	60.5% (58.0–62.9)	77.9%	1,502
13 years and older	57.5% (56.8–58.2)	69.2%	20,198

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Suspension	64.9%	40.6%
Tyres	40.8%	31.2%
Body, chassis and structure	37.2%	17.8%
Lights and electrics	36.9%	28.0%
Brakes	36.7%	35.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks	20.6%	16.5%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

327 complaints for model years 2006–2010. 18 crashes · 8 fires · 16 injuries

Steering 86
Suspension 50
Tyres 42
Engine 26
Electrical system 20

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 21 versions of the Mazda Mazda5 first generation

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European Union 6 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2010	2.0 L	Petrol	183 g/km	12,884
2010	2.0 L	Diesel	161 g/km	12,732
2010	1.8 L	Petrol	176 g/km	7,288
2010	1.6 L	Diesel	138 g/km	146
2010	–	Other fuel	178 g/km	64
2010	–	Petrol	186 g/km	36

United Kingdom 8 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2006–20101.8	1.8 L	–	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.5–7.9 L/100 km NEDC	179–190 g/km
2009–20102.0 TD (110PS & 143PS) · 2.0 TD (110ps & 143ps)	2.0 L	81 kW (110 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	6.1 L/100 km NEDC	159 g/km
2008–20102 · 2.0	2.0 L	–	Petrol	6-speed manual	7.9 L/100 km NEDC	187 g/km
20102.0	2.0 L	–	Petrol	5-speed automatic	8.2 L/100 km NEDC	194 g/km
20092	2.0 L	–	Petrol	5-speed automatic	8.2 L/100 km NEDC	194 g/km
2006–20092.0 TD 110 PS & 143 PS · 2.0 TD (110ps & 143ps) · 2.0 TD (110PS & 143PS)	2.0 L	81 kW (110 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	6.3 L/100 km NEDC	173 g/km
2006–20092	2.0 L	–	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.2 L/100 km NEDC	198 g/km
20082.0 TD (110ps & 143ps)	2.0 L	81 kW (110 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	6.1 L/100 km NEDC	162 g/km

United States 3 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2006–2010	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	22–24 MPG (9.8–10.7 L/100 km) EPA	230–251 g/km
2008–2010DC/FW	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA	240 g/km
2006–2007DC/FW	2.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km

Canada 4 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2008–2010Minivan	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	10.1 L/100 km 5-cycle	232 g/km
2008–2010Minivan	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	9.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	225 g/km
2006–2007Station wagon: Mid-size	2.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	262 g/km
2006–2007Station wagon: Mid-size	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	10.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	251 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.