Mazda 5 (2005 - 2010) 2.0d Sport 5d (2007/07) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Family Man.

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

Brill. They all love - so did I until I started having very costly issues.

Would you buy this car again and why?

NO !!! due to excessive tyre wear, problems with shocks, discs, unable to drive economically due to DPF issues.

What are you likely to buy next?

Skoda Octavia.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£18,000

When did you buy the car?

October 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

N/A - company car for first 3 years - then I bought it from the lease company,.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Reliability of Mazda. Sliding Doors. 7 seats.

What was the dealer like?

Nearest Mazda main dealer was excellent.

What's it like to drive?

Brill - when it doesn't chuck out blue smoke. Car is smooth, and is able to get to speed very quickly.

What's it like to park?

Not too bad when you have spatial awareness of this big car - otherwise a nightmare. It needs reverse sensors as standard.

Have you had any problems with the car?

First 3 years replaced 8 tyres (2 full sets !!!) With only 45,000 miles on the clock had to replace front discs then the Shock absorbers failed - then had to have them replaced 3 months later as the replacement failed. Then the DPF failed - replaced at local garage as Mazda wanted £2500. Then blue smoke started appearing from exhaust - which was either Turbo starting to fail or valve stem seals - either was was going to cost between £1000 and £3000 to put back on the road. Once DPF was replaced, was told that I needed to "open her up on the motorway" every now and then - so much for fuel economy and the environment. As it was my company car from new - I didn't read any reviews - that was my mistake - as I've experienced the majority of the issues that other people have reported.

What's most practical about your car?

7 seats. When the 3rd row of seats are not used - you have a massive boot.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Radio that turns itself up/down when speed goes up/down. All 4 windows go up/down with one touch of remote control.