FORD S-MAX vs MAZDA CX-5
Both the FORD S-MAX and the MAZDA CX-5 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 68,628 FORD S-MAXs versus 96,139 MAZDA CX-5s still on UK roads. That makes the FORD S-MAX the rarer of the two — there are about 1.4× as many MAZDA CX-5s left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the FORD S-MAX is falling (-7.5%) while the MAZDA CX-5 is rising (+5.7%).
Survivors over time
FORD S-MAX MAZDA CX-5
FORD S-MAX
Common
68,628
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 5,596 (-7.5%) yr/yr
Peak 91,144 (2018 Q3)
63,426 licensed · 5,202 SORN
MAZDA CX-5
Common
96,139
left · 2026 Q1
▲ 5,171 (+5.7%) yr/yr
Peak 96,549 (2025 Q4)
94,272 licensed · 1,867 SORN
Head to head
| FORD S-MAX | MAZDA CX-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 68,628 | 96,139 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 63,426 | 94,272 |
| SORN (off-road) | 5,202 | 1,867 |
| Peak | 91,144 (2018 Q3) | 96,549 (2025 Q4) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 5,596 (-7.5%) yr/yr | ▲ 5,171 (+5.7%) yr/yr |
FORD S-MAX vs MAZDA CX-5 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the FORD S-MAX or the MAZDA CX-5?
The FORD S-MAX is rarer: 68,628 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 96,139 of the MAZDA CX-5.
How many FORD S-MAX are left compared to the MAZDA CX-5?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 68,628 FORD S-MAX and 96,139 MAZDA CX-5 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.