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Mazda CX-5 buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Mazda CX-5 costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 257 for sale right now.
Our take on the Mazda CX-5
A 2023 Mazda CX-5 typically advertises at €29,450 and a 2018 one at €13,950, so it loses roughly 14% of its value a year at that age. At the NCT, the 2018–2019 cars do better than other cars the same year. The 2.2 diesel is the most common engine (73% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 220k km.
Check a Mazda CX-5's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Mazda CX-5 prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €48,250 | 0k km | 9 |
| 2026 | €47,950 | 0k km | 19 |
| 2025 | €42,950 | 22k km | 5 |
| 2024 | €34,950 | 47k km | 16 |
| 2023 | €29,450 | 88k km | 15 |
| 2022 | €25,850 | 93k km | 30 |
| 2021 | €21,750 | 103k km | 17 |
| 2020 | €19,950 | 90k km | 19 |
| 2019 | €16,950 | 145k km | 34 |
| 2018 | €13,950 | 137k km | 23 |
| 2017 | €9,800 | 150k km | 14 |
| 2016 | €9,750 | 155k km | 16 |
| 2015 | €7,950 | 191k km | 26 |
| 2014 | €5,950 | 197k km | 9 |
Mazda CX-5 NCT pass rate
How often Mazda CX-5s pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 70% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 80% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 76% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 63% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 42% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 44% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 41% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 43% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 40% | 42% |
Most common reasons a 2020 Mazda CX-5 fails: headlight aim (11.3% of tests, more than most cars), brake test (rollers) (5.6% of tests, more than most cars), safety equipment (4.2% of tests), lights & electrics (4.2% of tests).
Common Mazda CX-5 problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 Diesel | ~220k km | ~€600 | 112 |
| 2.5 Petrol | ~350k km | ~€1,250 | 19 |
| 2.0 Petrol | ~350k km | ~€600 | 17 |
| 2.5 Hybrid | ~350k km | ~€270 | 6 |
2.2 Diesel: usual problem: oil dilution and turbo wear if the DPF regenerates badly.
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Mazda CX-5
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming belt kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Mazda CX-5
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the timing belt was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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