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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 231 for sale right now.
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 | 18 |
| 2024 | €33,950 | 47k km | 14 |
| 2023 | €29,000 | 88k km | 12 |
| 2022 | €25,000 | 93k km | 26 |
| 2021 | €21,000 | 103k km | 15 |
| 2020 | €19,900 | 90k km | 17 |
| 2019 | €16,000 | 145k km | 28 |
| 2018 | €13,950 | 137k km | 23 |
| 2017 | €12,950 | 150k km | 12 |
| 2016 | €9,750 | 155k km | 16 |
| 2015 | €7,950 | 191k km | 25 |
| 2014 | €5,950 | 197k km | 8 |
Mazda CX-5 NCT pass rate
How often Mazda CX-5s pass their NCT first time, against all cars the same age (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | All cars that age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 83% | 80% | |
| 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% |
Most common reasons a 2019 Mazda CX-5 fails: headlight aim (5.7% of tests, more than most cars), lights & electrics (4.9% of tests), brake test (rollers) (4.7% of tests, more than most cars), wheels & tyres (4.4% 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 | ~€570 | 112 |
| 2.5 Petrol | ~350k km | ~€1,200 | 19 |
| 2.0 Petrol | ~350k km | ~€570 | 18 |
| 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
Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming beltsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
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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