How Long Do Mazda CX-5s Last? (Miles & Years)
Mazda CX-5s rarely appear on the used market past 200,000 miles. Of 19,604 used CX-5s for sale in the US, 3.7% have passed 150,000 miles and 0.4% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 2.5% are past 200,000 miles, at a median of 119,158 miles.
At the roughly 10,800 miles a year typical of 10-year-old CX-5s on the market, 200,000 miles arrives in about 19 years.
By CarWhere Research · CarWhere analysis of 19,604 live used listings · Updated 2026-11-03
Mazda CX-5 mileage on the used market
| Listings | Sample | Median miles | 150k+ miles | 200k+ miles | 250k+ miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All used CX-5s | 19,604 | 44,486 | 3.7% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| 10+ years old (2016 & older) | 2,583 | 119,158 | 22% | 2.5% | — |
250k+ is shown only where at least 10 listings qualify. All US used listings, every model year combined: 2.3% past 200,000 miles; 10+ years old: 9.1% (how long cars last, all models).
Median miles by model year
| Model year | Age | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 yr | 29,970 | 5,452 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 31,395 | 3,306 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 37,855 | 1,729 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 52,535 | 770 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 63,359 | 1,253 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 72,765 | 932 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 78,586 | 1,135 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 93,243 | 915 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | 101,041 | 532 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | 108,173 | 1,192 |
| 2015 | 11 yrs | 123,968 | 458 |
| 2014 | 12 yrs | 130,888 | 423 |
| 2013 | 13 yrs | 134,100 | 214 |
Mazda CX-5 years to look for — and avoid
Most common past 200,000 miles: 2016 (22 of 1,349 listed), 2013 (19 of 257 listed), 2015 (12 of 522 listed). These are the model years most often still for sale past 200k — partly a sign of durability, partly of how many were sold.
Complaint record: NHTSA owner-complaint data flags 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2021 as years to avoid. See the full Mazda CX-5 years to avoid and the best Mazda CX-5 years.
Common problems on high-mileage CX-5s
- Cracked cylinder head with oil leak (2018–2023) — owner reports between 35,000 and 119,000 miles
Most-reported NHTSA complaint areas across all Mazda CX-5 model years: equipment (1,863), electrical system (1,750), engine and engine cooling (770).
Adjusted for how many were sold, the Mazda CX-5 logs 0.246 NHTSA complaints per 1,000 vehicles (2015–2022 sales) — percentile 87 of 100 among the suvs in CarWhere's most reliable rankings (higher means fewer complaints per vehicle sold).
What keeps any high-mileage car going is the maintenance in its owner's manual schedule — fluids, filters and wear items — so ask for the service records of the specific car.
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How many miles can a Mazda CX-5 last?
Mazda CX-5s rarely appear on the used market past 200,000 miles. Of 19,604 used CX-5s for sale in the US, 3.7% have passed 150,000 miles and 0.4% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 2.5% are past 200,000 miles, at a median of 119,158 miles. The highest-mileage 1% of listings show more than 181,153 miles.
How many years does a Mazda CX-5 last?
At the roughly 10,800 miles a year typical of 10-year-old CX-5s on the market, 200,000 miles arrives in about 19 years. 2,583 of the 19,604 CX-5s listed for sale are model year 2016 or older, and 22% of those have passed 150,000 miles.
Is 150,000 miles a lot for a Mazda CX-5?
3.7% of used CX-5s for sale have passed 150,000 miles, rising to 22% among examples 10+ years old (median 119,158 miles). Fewer CX-5s make it far past that point on the used market, so a 150,000-mile example deserves a close look at its service record.
Which Mazda CX-5 years last the longest?
The 2016, 2013 and 2015 model years have the most CX-5s still for sale past 200,000 miles (22, 19 and 12 listings respectively). Separately, NHTSA owner-complaint records flag 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2021 as years to avoid.
What are the most common problems on high-mileage CX-5s?
Owner-reported failures with mileage on record include cracked cylinder head with oil leak (2018–2023), reported at 35,000–119,000 miles. Across all model years, the most-reported NHTSA complaint areas are equipment, electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
What is the average mileage of a used Mazda CX-5 for sale?
The median used Mazda CX-5 for sale has 44,486 miles; one in ten has more than 119,649. Based on 19,604 live US listings, 2026-11-03.
Sources & method
- Mileage shares: CarWhere analysis of 19,604 live US used-car listings from licensed vehicle-data providers, captured 2026-11-03. Aggregate counts only — no individual listings are stored. Listings without an odometer reading are excluded.
- “10+ years old” means model year 2016 or older. Comparing cars of similar age is the fairer test: a model with mostly new inventory will show few high-mileage examples no matter how durable it is.
- Median miles by model year: median odometer of each used model year on the market (minimum 30–40 listings per year), from CarWhere's live-listing price studies.
- Reliability: CarWhere analysis of NHTSA owner complaints (Office of Defects Investigation) and recall records. Complaint rates per 1,000 vehicles sold are shown where sales data exists.
- Listings show cars that are still on the road and for sale, so this is a survivor sample — it tells you how far these cars commonly go, not the share that were scrapped earlier.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-03