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2007 mazda 5 reviews
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Lin Willo, Canada
Mazda 5 2007
A colleague of mine at work had this car and drove it about 250km a day. The problem with the tyres is solved by installing "camber bars" on the rear of the car. And the dealer paid for it when the car was new.
Submitted: 31/12/2011 09:37:12
Mike Dowling, Fife and Kinross Shires
Mazda 5 1.8 ts2 2007
I bought this car in 2008 with 19000mls on the clock with one previous owner, a car hire firm. Since then I have done 21000mls and have the same problems as everyone else; the noises coming from the rear and the constant shock replacement. I replaced the rear shock (passenger side) in 2010 April then the driver’s rear a year later and now I am back to replacing the passenger side again. I do like my car but the shocks are a let down so I would not advise buying this car unless Mazda are going to solve the problem.
Submitted: 27/12/2011 15:27:11
Lincu Dan, Italy
Mazda 5 2007
I’m very disapointed with my Mazda. It’s now the third time that the right rear shock absorbers have gone in only 76000km (the third time after only 9000km). Now even my right anterior shock absorber is broken. I don’t know what to do with this car, isn’t there a way to make a class action against Mazda? In my city there alone there are at least 20 others who have experienced more or less the same problems!
Submitted: 22/11/2011 08:27:15
Graham Waugh, Scotland
Mazda 5 2007
Do not buy this car, you will regret it! The worst car around. Sometimes the internet can be a bit over the top, but not in this case, most things said about this car are true. Unless Mazda is going to step up to the mark and deal with the issues I’d recommend you don’t buy a Mazda full stop!
Submitted: 18/07/2011 20:38:39
Martyn Griffiths, England
Mazda 5 2.0 Sport 2007
My Mazda 5 has had a few problems. Airbag warning light; Mazda complained but eventually gave in under warranty. Complete power steering failure whilst driving at low speed through a safari park, tiger section, 21 degs outside, 5 people on board, kids were not very happy, tigers didn’t seem too concerned !!! Engine off, wait, switch on, never happened again. Tyres are a joke!! Eats them! Had 2 rear shocks replaced in March 2009 back in again 27 Jan 2011, more required no doubt. Good points: Never uses oil quite fast, but noisey at above the national speed limit, needs a 6th gear, very high rpm. This is the 2nd Mazda I have owned and will hopefully try a Mazda 6 next.
Submitted: 28/01/2011 09:21:55
Bala, Surrey
Mazda 5 2.0 Sport Nav 2007
Bought it in 2008 with 9k miles on the clock. Although suits our requirement, the TMC (traffic messaging channel) does not work. Contacted Mazda who said I have to contact via the dealer. The final answer was due to licensing issues it will not work in the UK, not happy at all. Took it to repair a slow puncture to a local tyre shop and had to change the front tyres at 21k miles which both showed excessive wear on both inside and out. I don’t think I will go for another Mazda!
Submitted: 30/10/2010 21:25:43
Richard Horton, England
Mazda 5 Sport 2007
Nice car, very practical but so sadly let down by faults. Car has done <45k miles, serviced on the dot. Rear shocks have failed, tyre wear before and after shock replacement is excessive. Electrics are unreliable, can only open drivers window from drivers controls now. Front parking sensor has had permanent fault since car was new.
Submitted: 21/09/2010 08:22:22
Big Ewan, Fife and Kinross Shires
Mazda 5 Sport 2007
Avoid at all costs!!! Excessive tyre wear, dpf problems (£1500 to replace!) Turbo blown (£2200), what next with a 3 year old car? Mazda’s response? Couldn’t care less! Car driven 50 miles a day on motorway, full service history.....aargh. Will never buy another Mazda!
Submitted: 23/08/2010 23:12:51
Mark Livesey, Hampshire
Mazda 5 Furano 2007
We bought our Mazda5 as a demo model which had 370 miles on the clock. The car was bought from Nyetimber Mazda in Bognor Regis for a 30% discount on the RRP including a full warranty. Yes, the rear tyre wear issue was present but corrected properly and replacement tyres offered to me at 20% of the value. Nyetimber Mazda have dealt with three issues all under warranty, picked up the car and dropped off a courtesy vehicle. As for some of you being ’ripped off’ by Mazda’s in-house service centres, why didn’t any of you take the sensible approach of getting other quotes like I did. They are all local garages trying to run a business after all. My Mazda5 Furano has now done 30k+ miles and is everything my family needs in a car and although it is now out of its warranty period, I’m still a confident owner driver. Well done Mazda!
Submitted: 19/08/2010 14:22:09
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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