Used Mazda 5 cars for sale ...

The base of this middle seat folds away and the back forms an armrest, or moves out of the way to allow passengers into the two rear seats, which fold flat into the floor to create more luggage space. That's all very clever, but the real star of the show are the sliding rear doors, which are a real help in tight parking spaces. Some of the cabin’s plastics feel a little flimsy, but for the most part the dash looks upmarket and clearly laid out. The driving position is good, too, and there’s a loads of storage in the well thought-out cabin. On the road the 5 has a slightly sporting feel. It certainly handles well enough, but the price is a firm ride and a slight lack of refinement.

Running Costs
You’ll hardly have to remortgage your house to arrange for insurance cover for your Mazda 5. Even if you treat yourself to a top-spec Sport, you'll still be paying no more than a group 8 premium. Stick with the less flash TS and TS2 versions and insurance costs will be no more than group 6. There’s little to split the two petrol engines when it comes to fuel economy and running costs. The 1.8-litre has a claimed 35.7mpg and the 2.0-litre returns 34.4mpg. Opt for a diesel and you’ll see a 10mpg improvement on that figure, with 44.8mpg for the lesser unit and 44.9mpg for the more powerful 141bhp engine. Both diesels will be slightly pricier to buy and to service than the petrol-powered versions. However, Mazda repair bills sit at the lower end of the class average.