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Mainstreamcompact MPVNo longer sold new

Mazda Mazda5 value and depreciation

Known for sliding-door family mpv bargain.

Year-1 depreciation
17%
3-year retention
69%
5-year retention
56%
Tier
Mainstream

Depreciation curve

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We class the Mazda Mazda5 as a mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 69% after three years and 56% after five. Solid volume sellers from established brands. Around two thirds of the price left after three years.

Retention table

AfterRetained
1 year83%
3 years69%
5 years56%
7 years44%
10 years31%

Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.

A compact MPV with sliding rear doors, the Mazda5 sold here from around 2007 to 2014 with 2.0 petrol power. Its flexible seven-seat layout won over a small band of family buyers. The MPV segment has since died in South Africa and used values are modest, so clean examples are good value.

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Mazda Mazda5: common questions

Does the Mazda Mazda5 hold its value?

We class the Mazda Mazda5 as a mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 69% after three years and 56% after five. Solid volume sellers from established brands. Around two thirds of the price left after three years.

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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.