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MAZDA CX-5 Common
As of 2026 Q2, 95,385 MAZDA CX-5s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 96,549 in 2025 Q4 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1,164 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1,467 (1.6%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 95,385 on the road.
Rarer than 5% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the CX-5
The Mazda CX-5 is a compact crossover SUV, produced by Mazda since 2012. A successor to both the Tribute and the slightly larger CX-7, it is Mazda's first model to feature the "Kodo" design language and the first model to be fully developed with a range of technologies branded as Skyactiv, including a rigid, lightweight platform combined with a series of engines and transmissions to reduce emissions and fuel consumption. The car debuted in 2011. Since 2019, the CX-5 is positioned above the smaller CX-30. As of 2022, depending on the region, the CX-5 is positioned right below the larger CX-50, CX...
MAZDA CX-5 — questions & answers
How many MAZDA CX-5 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 95,385 MAZDA CX-5 were still registered in the UK — 93,284 licensed and on the road, plus 2,101 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MAZDA CX-5 rare?
The MAZDA CX-5 is common, with 95,385 still on the road, making it rarer than 5% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MAZDA CX-5 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MAZDA CX-5 on UK roads rose by 1,467 (1.6%).
What fuel do most MAZDA CX-5 use?
Most MAZDA CX-5 run on petrol — about 60% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the MAZDA CX-5 peak?
The MAZDA CX-5 peaked at 96,549 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.