Mazda 5 (2005 - 2010) 2.0 Sport 5d (2006/06) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That I am an idiot who will forever read and take in reviews for the rest of my life.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

All they heard was me complaining about it so probably very little.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Not in a million years. Having to scrap it now when I have had it for 2 years and am still paying it off meaning I can't afford another car. At 7 months pregnant and with a 4 year old starting school in a month.

What are you likely to buy next?

... bus for me until the loan is payed of!!

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£7,500

When did you buy the car?

April 2011

Did you get a good deal and why?

No, bought it with shocks gone. Took it back 3 times to get them fixed and ended up having to pay out for an after market set.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

7 seater, sliding doors big boot when seats are down.

What was the dealer like?

Rubbish, rude, dismissive.

What's it like to drive?

Good.. when it actually works.

What's it like to park?

Easy when you get the hang of it.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Shocks and drop links numerous times, dpf was ridiculous, breaks also dodgy due to pipes beginning to perish, turbo stopped working, intercooler blew, constant oil leaks here and there, injectors also leaking and goes through tyres like you wouldn't believe!. Would cost easily 2000 to get back on the road.

What's most practical about your car?

Cd player and seats fold down easily for large boot.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Cd player.