Mazda 5 2005–2008 car dimensions: 4505 mm long, 1755 mm wide and 1615 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,395 kg. Braked towing is 1,400 kg.
Six-seat layout is standard with a fold-out seventh seat available in the middle row on many markets. Dual sliding rear doors ease access. Base models use manual air conditioning with a pollen filter and second-row cool-air vents. fully automatic climate control is standard on higher grades and later years. Cruise control with steering-wheel controls is standard on US models and higher European grades. Audio is AM/FM/CD, with optional in-dash six-disc changer. an auxiliary input appears on later cars. Optional DVD navigation brings a colour screen that can show a reversing camera view. No blind-spot, lane-keep or automatic emergency braking systems are listed.
With all three rows in use boot space is tight at 112 litres. Fold the third row and space rises usefully. folding the second and third rows yields a flat load floor of 857 litres to window height. A covered cargo compartment and optional cargo cover or net help secure loads.
Braked towing limit is commonly listed at 1400 kg (1300 kg on the smallest petrol) with unbraked at 600 kg. Roof load is 75 kg. The multi-link rear suspension and low load floor suit family or light commercial use once seats are folded, but no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages appear in the published equipment lists.
The cabin seats six or seven with flexible Karakuri folding and sliding second-row chairs plus a 50/50 third-row bench that creates a flat load floor. Theater-style raised seating gives good views. Sliding side doors ease access. Driver seat has height and lumbar adjust. Climate control is manual or automatic by grade with rear vents. Tilt-telescopic wheel and multiple cupholders plus storage bins make daily use practical.
Fuel economy around 22 city/27 hwy mpg US manual or 7.9-8.2 L/100 km combined Europe petrol
Service oil and filter every 12 000-20 000 km or 7 500-12 500 miles
Euro NCAP 5 stars adult occupant 2005
Standard six airbags including full-length curtains ABS EBD brake assist
Petrol versions return about 22 mpg city and 27 mpg highway with the manual in US specs or 7.9 to 8.2 L/100 km combined in Europe. Diesels average 6.3 L/100 km combined. Tank holds 60 litres.
Oil changes fall due every 12 000 km or yearly under normal use with filters replaced at the same time. Diesel timing belt needs attention at 120 000 km. Coolant lasts longer under long-life specs.
Crash tests gave five stars for adult protection with strong side scores from the body structure and six airbags covering all rows. ABS EBD and brake assist come standard while stability control is standard or trim-dependent by market.
Keep the car by following the dual schedules for normal or severe conditions and using the digital service record where fitted. Regular checks on brakes tyres and fluids maintain the rigid body and independent suspension.
Length 4505 mm, Width 1755 mm, Height 1615 mm, Wheelbase 2750 mm (5 2005–2008)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mazda European press kit August 2005.