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2007 MAZDA 5 reviews

MAZDA 5 reviews by year of make: 2006 2007 2008 Read all reviews

Number of reviews: 9

It’s been all change on the Mazda5 – since it was first built in 1999 it has undergone an extensive remodelling, including a name change. Originally, the Mazda5 was known as the Mazda Premacy and indeed it has continued to be sold under that name in Japan. When it was first introduced, it was one of the cheapest seven-seaters on the market. Its remodelling took place in 2005, when the Mazda5 name was brought to the forefront. Generally, the Mazda5 is considered a superior car to its predecessor and has scooped numerous awards – the 2005 model also earned a five-star Euro-NCAP rating.

Glen Hickman, Staffordshire

Mazda 5 2.0D Furano 2007

Bought a 2.0D Mazda Furano in 2007, ex-demo car with 6000 miles on the clock. I have now covered nearly 80,000 miles with good and bad points. The good bits first: Practical layout, sliding doors are great, especially for those with young kids or elderly parents, and great in tight car park spaces. I average about 45mpg, which isn’t too bad considering the size of the car. The bad points: Eats it’s way through tyres! First set lasted only 17,000 miles. Poor suspension geometry set-up was to blame and eventually got Mazda to sort under warranty and reclaim 50% of cost of tyres - don’t let them fob you off, they know about the problem. Still quite heavy on use though and now on fourth set! Clunky gearbox and whines in low gears all "very normal" characteristics! My suspension is now very noisy, creeks & groans and worse when cold. Servicing costs are quite expensive. In summary, practical, more van like than car like but wouldn’t buy another.

Submitted: 12/02/2010 09:49:18

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George, Bridgend

Mazda 5 2007

Do not buy a Mazda 5 or a 3; I’ve had the tyres done, had shocks done all under warrenty. 3 years later, the first week of no warrenty the abs pump went. I phoned Mazda UK who said "sorry can’t help you." Now the third week of no warrenty there is some kind of a fault on the air bag. In the 25 years since I’ve been on the road and of all the cars I’ve had Mazda has been the worse one and Mazda UK is useless.

Submitted: 09/02/2010 10:48:37

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Sandy Moggach, Dumbartonshire

Mazda 5 2007

I purchased a Mazda 5 TS2 (16500miles) 10 days ago from the an Arnold Clark branch in Kirkcaldy. When I picked up the car and travelled to my home, outside Glasgow, I became aware of a slight shudder from the rear of the car. I have now taken the car to Arnold’s in Glasgow, and they have diagnosed "faulty rear shock-absorbers", which will be replaced under warranty. I have been advised by the Service Dept. not to drive the car as it is dangerous. However, looking at other reviews, I will also be checking the condition of the tyres. My wife purchased a new 2000 Premacy and over the last nine and a half years has had few complaints. It’s a pity that Mazda seem to have let quality slip when they inntroduced the Mazda 5 as its replacement.

Submitted: 30/01/2010 10:24:32

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Steve Branney, Derbyshire

Mazda 5 TS2 2007

The reports of tyre wear have not applied to me. I bought the car at 23k a year ago and am now on 46k and these original tyres now need changing - not bad. The kids love the car and I think it’s a great drive and do many long journeys for work. Also, it’s interesting when I get it serviced (independent mechanic) that the car is always liked and considered a great drive.

Submitted: 16/10/2009 15:35:57

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E Lecossais, Hampshire

Mazda 5 Sport 143 2007

Following my previous comments...went to Mazda Dealer (Perry’s / Portsmouth): 1) I was told the problem was probably due to me not checking the pressure regularly enough!!! 2) Beside, they would not check the geometry and I had to go to an independent garage to do so! 3) In terms of complaints, you have to go straight to Mazda, as you can not file a complain to the dealer. Consequently, I have just sent a recorded mail to Mazda copying BBC watchdog, as I still think this tyre wear issue is cause of serious concerns for safety. I am now waiting and see what solution they (if they) come up with...

Submitted: 26/06/2009 10:46:21

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James, Gloucestershire

Mazda 5 2007

Sport Nav. Superb car! That is apart from horrific tyre wear on the front, similar problem with off-side tyre down to the metal although as it was on the inner wall you couldn’t see it! Also air con starting to play up a little - not kicking in straight away. Big shame as this is an excellent family car. Although regular checking of tyres is a must!!!

Submitted: 23/06/2009 09:07:13

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E Lecossais, England

Mazda 5 Sport 2007

I bought my Mazda 5 Sport in October 2007, 13,000 miles on the clock at today’s date (02 June 2009). After noticing a front flat tyre, I went to replace it. Both front tyres were totally worn out on the inner side (could see the metallic bits in the tyre). Impossible to see from the outside so I had no idea...very dangerous indeed! This is my 4th Mazda (2x 323’s, 1 Premacy) but surely my last. Needless to say I have to done my Mazda services from the start so I am going to fight with Mazda to see if warranty can be taken into account. Wish me good luck as the comments on the various forums for the same topic let me think it will be ... mmm ... difficult. Also watch out for air condition system... there might be an issue there (I had one on my previous Premacy) as it does not kick in right away... Pity though as nice car to drive, and sliding doors a must.

Submitted: 02/06/2009 09:09:54

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S Stevenson, Stirlingshire

Mazda 5 2007

Please be very wary when purchasing this car. Just after buying the car we found that all 4 tyres needed replaced, Mazda paid a % and we hoped that this was just an isolated incident but yesterday it had its 12000 service and yet again all the tyres need replaced. This has made me lose all faith in this car and now feel that it could in fact be extremely dangerous. There should be a recall. I would say do NOT buy.

Submitted: 09/04/2009 09:32:16

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I Buchan, Aberdeenshire

Mazda 5 Sport 2007

Good car spoiled by tyre wear, after one replacement of tyres and repair of tracking, 1500 miles later tyres were gone, so was the car - I sold it , had enough.

Submitted: 28/08/2008 14:08:00

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