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Mazda Mazda5: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2016 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2014 (97/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Shop by model year.

Best years to target

2014 97 · 2013 93 · 2012 92

Every model year, scored

The same scoring for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to judge the year either way.

201664/100
Unproven

2 complaints · 0 recalls

201564/100
Unproven

8 complaints · 1 recalls

201497/100
Buybest year

12 complaints · 1 recalls

201393/100
Buy

24 complaints · 1 recalls

201292/100
Buy

36 complaints · 1 recalls

201164/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 0 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2014?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2014 Mazda Mazda5’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2016 Mazda Mazda5 head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Mazda Mazda5 as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.