RoboCoonie Wolver Thank you for posting, you have a good narrative voice. Never heard of a radiator O2 sensor. Own 2010 Mazda 5. I had a shop tell me one rear strut was leaking and they needed replacing (always replaced in pairs). I later found a TSB (technical service bulletin by Mazda) that said a small amount of leak was normal. 70k miles on it. I did not replace them and tire wear and handling is fine (shop may/may not know of tsb). Another TSB mentioned clunk noise when pulling away from being parked as normal noise; I noticed this to and it has not been a problem, the tsb did not mention what is making the noise, kinda weird though. On third set of tires. Not a fan of low profile tires but that's the only ones that fit it, hitting potholes with them sucks. The owner's manual says not to run spare (spare is not full sz tire) on front, so this is a hassle bc then you have to swap a rear to the front ie change two tires to get to shop, or have tow or fix a flat to get to shop. On third set of tires; premature tire wear is known issue. Sometimes it will not start on first cranking, wait a couple min and then it starts ok. I did a fuel additive to clean fuel injectors, seemed to help the no start on first crank but I am not positive, I just haven't noticed it again. Cleaned the maf sensor too (diy youtube). I removed engine beauty cover bc critters like to nest under it and it is totally unnecessary anyway--critters can chew up wiring. On fourth battery, one of them was bc light left on, the others not sure but maybe due to all electronic parasitic draw eg anti-theft while car is off. Considered getting rid of it bc it is manuel and I have bad clutch knee; however, going to keep it as a sleeper for now bc may end up homeless, I'm 5'7" and have already slept in it many a night, only needed sleep pads, no conversion needed. . Cheers.
I just spout back what my mechanic said was wrong with it. I'm not an in-depth car guy, just like enough to be very interested in them but for all the wrong reasons. My friend had it for another five years before the transmission died on him and then he scrapped it. Honestly, I miss the car and it's a bad move on Mazda for scrapping it as well.
Thanks for your entertaining expose on 2006 Mazda 5. I still have mine, I love it, will never part with it. My door does that funny cold weather/hot weather thing too. Right now we are still enjoying the freedom of the hot weather button function.
@@malikawan7770 I'm not sure if you are asking me or the person that posted the video... if you are asking me I really recommend the Mazda 5 2006. It is smaller than the Honda Odyssey. This is 2020 and I have 128,000 miles on my Mazda 5, never replaced anything major - just maintenance - and it runs beautifully. I know I'm due for a water pump but my mechanic said if it ain't broke don't fix it. There is no timing belt which is nice. I have not had any transmission problems and I go over two mountain grades all the time. i was commuting 70 miles a day in it for awhile. It has its quirks like all cars but thanks to videos like this I was able to figure them out. One thing that took me forever to figure out is the seats all fold down to create a nice flat cargo area. The middle seats fold down when you lift the bottom part of the seat up. Just change all the fluids (transmission, brakes, coolant) keep the engine filter clean and change the oil every 5,000 miles with synthetic. If you get one I hope you enjoy it.
It's because I never meant for this video to blow up, it was a very specific review of the car that I was selling to a friend so they'd have information on the car.
I figured the antenna is in the back of the car and there's an outlet back there anyway, so why not have it back there? It took up too much weird space up front.
Mazda, I believe, falls under the Ford perview and parts of it likely come from other Ford vehicles, but I'm not sure at what point the transition was made between build in Japan and ship it over, or build in the US and badge it. Realize though, that I haven't had this car for over 10 years.
Not the MX-5, just the Mazda5 the minivan version. There was both a manual and an automatic version made, the automatic sells better in the US and the manual is the harder one to find.
This is one of those cargo or passengers van, it's not really both. It's not really got the amount of cargo space that you'd find in an Odyssey or Grand Caravan since this is a compact minivan. If you want lots of space while carrying passengers as well, get a larger minivan. The Mazda5 was really for a smaller family that wouldn't need to haul a lot of things at the same time. If, for example, you gotta carry just yourself + a spouse and two kids and a stroller and all their stuff, you can fold down the 3rd row seat and do that. But if you need the 3rd row seat too, you won't be able to get a stroller into the van as well. Very much a passengers OR cargo van.
Mazda as a brand overall is good brand. The cars are very reliable, and I only had a few major repairs ($500+) in 11 years of ownership. If you believe this car will meet your needs, you should buy one.
Oh yeah, had it for 10 years without issues. Loved it, but it was time to go to a new car. My buddy had it for about another 5 years before the transmission started having issues.
This model doesn't have the 3rd middleseat. It only has the two second row seats and the two third row seats. There were models with a 3rd middle row seat, and it unfolded from inside the driverside 2nd row seat storage area.
I'm 6'1, and you can of course move the seat back, although not as far back as some other cars. Also, you can crank the seat higher/lower, same w/ steering. I'm a Mazda 5 '08 original owner, and Mazda 5 '15 original owner, obviously a fan.
I sold it at 155000 (I think, give or take 20K) miles on it, and it averaged about one major repair every five years, which wasn't bad. The transmission started having issues around year 12 (after I sold it), the last repair I made before turning it over to my friends was the rear suspension, a radiator oxygen sensor and replacing the emergency brake cable. It cost about $750. But the biggest expense was always replacing the tires. That car went through tires like they were out of fashion, but that's only if you're putting on the performance instead of the touring tires. I'd honestly still have the minivan, but my friends had a need and I really like driving my Smart car.
Mine is a manual 2009 , it’s been bullet proof . No issues other than burning a bit of oil, which is normal for the 2.3 l engine. They are good solid vans .
"But you can find other Mazda5 minivans for sale" Haha! Yes, Christian. If you worried that no other Mazda5s would ever be available for purchase, rest assured that is not the case.
Thank you for doing this review. Good stuff!
Glad it was helpful!
RoboCoonie Wolver Thank you for posting, you have a good narrative voice. Never heard of a radiator O2 sensor. Own 2010 Mazda 5. I had a shop tell me one rear strut was leaking and they needed replacing (always replaced in pairs). I later found a TSB (technical service bulletin by Mazda) that said a small amount of leak was normal. 70k miles on it. I did not replace them and tire wear and handling is fine (shop may/may not know of tsb). Another TSB mentioned clunk noise when pulling away from being parked as normal noise; I noticed this to and it has not been a problem, the tsb did not mention what is making the noise, kinda weird though. On third set of tires. Not a fan of low profile tires but that's the only ones that fit it, hitting potholes with them sucks. The owner's manual says not to run spare (spare is not full sz tire) on front, so this is a hassle bc then you have to swap a rear to the front ie change two tires to get to shop, or have tow or fix a flat to get to shop. On third set of tires; premature tire wear is known issue. Sometimes it will not start on first cranking, wait a couple min and then it starts ok. I did a fuel additive to clean fuel injectors, seemed to help the no start on first crank but I am not positive, I just haven't noticed it again. Cleaned the maf sensor too (diy youtube). I removed engine beauty cover bc critters like to nest under it and it is totally unnecessary anyway--critters can chew up wiring. On fourth battery, one of them was bc light left on, the others not sure but maybe due to all electronic parasitic draw eg anti-theft while car is off. Considered getting rid of it bc it is manuel and I have bad clutch knee; however, going to keep it as a sleeper for now bc may end up homeless, I'm 5'7" and have already slept in it many a night, only needed sleep pads, no conversion needed. . Cheers.
I just spout back what my mechanic said was wrong with it. I'm not an in-depth car guy, just like enough to be very interested in them but for all the wrong reasons. My friend had it for another five years before the transmission died on him and then he scrapped it. Honestly, I miss the car and it's a bad move on Mazda for scrapping it as well.
Thanks for your entertaining expose on 2006 Mazda 5. I still have mine, I love it, will never part with it. My door does that funny cold weather/hot weather thing too. Right now we are still enjoying the freedom of the hot weather button function.
I'm so glad to find out the funny door thing wasn't just me!
i am looking to buy a van of 2006 how about honda odyssey .. or mazda van i heard odyssey has a serious transmission problem
@@malikawan7770 I'm not sure if you are asking me or the person that posted the video... if you are asking me I really recommend the Mazda 5 2006. It is smaller than the Honda Odyssey. This is 2020 and I have 128,000 miles on my Mazda 5, never replaced anything major - just maintenance - and it runs beautifully. I know I'm due for a water pump but my mechanic said if it ain't broke don't fix it. There is no timing belt which is nice. I have not had any transmission problems and I go over two mountain grades all the time. i was commuting 70 miles a day in it for awhile. It has its quirks like all cars but thanks to videos like this I was able to figure them out. One thing that took me forever to figure out is the seats all fold down to create a nice flat cargo area. The middle seats fold down when you lift the bottom part of the seat up. Just change all the fluids (transmission, brakes, coolant) keep the engine filter clean and change the oil every 5,000 miles with synthetic. If you get one I hope you enjoy it.
I'm 2nd owner 2006 Mazda 5 my family and I love it
Mazda missed the mark not continuing this vehicle.
Pretty dramatic music for a car review, but very informative and thorough review. thanks!
It's because I never meant for this video to blow up, it was a very specific review of the car that I was selling to a friend so they'd have information on the car.
You are only the second person I've seen with a Flexsmart2. Interesting choice to put it in the rear outlet...
I figured the antenna is in the back of the car and there's an outlet back there anyway, so why not have it back there? It took up too much weird space up front.
MAZDA PREMACY HERE IN JAPAN
That's correct!
I know its old model. But i just got my M5 3 days ago with 50k miles. And i am second owner..
PS. Its my first car 😊😊
I loved the car. I kind of miss it.
*Mazda5
Not M5. Very big difference. 💛😏
Patient man, I have no patience with my M5 q uirks and roaring noise.....n loud air con....did Ford make this?
Mazda, I believe, falls under the Ford perview and parts of it likely come from other Ford vehicles, but I'm not sure at what point the transition was made between build in Japan and ship it over, or build in the US and badge it. Realize though, that I haven't had this car for over 10 years.
Daaaam, automatic Mazda 5... I haven't seen ONE
Not the MX-5, just the Mazda5 the minivan version. There was both a manual and an automatic version made, the automatic sells better in the US and the manual is the harder one to find.
Oo boy what a channel name
I don't review cars, I just reviewed the one car and I drive my other car and I'm a Bitter Gay Man.
thumbs up
Just about to buy one 05 plate 73k mileage are they decent cars got you kids buying it for space
This is one of those cargo or passengers van, it's not really both. It's not really got the amount of cargo space that you'd find in an Odyssey or Grand Caravan since this is a compact minivan. If you want lots of space while carrying passengers as well, get a larger minivan. The Mazda5 was really for a smaller family that wouldn't need to haul a lot of things at the same time.
If, for example, you gotta carry just yourself + a spouse and two kids and a stroller and all their stuff, you can fold down the 3rd row seat and do that. But if you need the 3rd row seat too, you won't be able to get a stroller into the van as well. Very much a passengers OR cargo van.
Is this car real that good
I'm planning to buy one
It's advisable to buy one
Mazda as a brand overall is good brand. The cars are very reliable, and I only had a few major repairs ($500+) in 11 years of ownership. If you believe this car will meet your needs, you should buy one.
Could you please explain how you opened the under seat storage?
There's a small loop of fabric in the seat towards the back of the seat. You pull on that and the seat opens forward to access the under seat storage.
Called a Mazda MPV here in Australia...was it a good car for u?
Oh yeah, had it for 10 years without issues. Loved it, but it was time to go to a new car. My buddy had it for about another 5 years before the transmission started having issues.
I need a gearbox is very expensiv in mine countrey😢😢😢
I'm sorry. I don't own this vehicle anymore, and I'm unsure of pricing for spare parts for this car.
Where did you put the backrest of the 3rd middleseat.
This model doesn't have the 3rd middleseat. It only has the two second row seats and the two third row seats. There were models with a 3rd middle row seat, and it unfolded from inside the driverside 2nd row seat storage area.
@@RoboCooniethanks for your answer, I only knew about the models with foldable midle seat. 👍
@@goodtimes5716 It was a feature of the later models of the car, this particular year did not have it as an available option.
Weird question.. I'm 6'1 and have legs for day's lol does the driver seat scoot back at all?
I'm 6'3" and didn't have to back up the seat all the way.
@@RoboCoonie Thank you so much for replying! 😊😊
I'm 6'1, and you can of course move the seat back, although not as far back as some other cars. Also, you can crank the seat higher/lower, same w/ steering. I'm a Mazda 5 '08 original owner, and Mazda 5 '15 original owner, obviously a fan.
@@teachthempiano6634 I got one and I love it 🥰 perfect for our family ❤️
I know this video is old af buuuuut I’m looking at buying one. What mechanical issues did you have and how much mileage was on it?
I sold it at 155000 (I think, give or take 20K) miles on it, and it averaged about one major repair every five years, which wasn't bad. The transmission started having issues around year 12 (after I sold it), the last repair I made before turning it over to my friends was the rear suspension, a radiator oxygen sensor and replacing the emergency brake cable. It cost about $750. But the biggest expense was always replacing the tires. That car went through tires like they were out of fashion, but that's only if you're putting on the performance instead of the touring tires. I'd honestly still have the minivan, but my friends had a need and I really like driving my Smart car.
Mine is a manual 2009 , it’s been bullet proof . No issues other than burning a bit of oil, which is normal for the 2.3 l engine. They are good solid vans .
@@NCrdwlf That is truth. I'm disappointed that Mazda discontinued them
Is this still for sale?
It was never for sale. I gave it to a friend. But you can find other Mazda5 minivans for sale.
@@RoboCoonie is it possible to change the CD player dash to a screen?
"But you can find other Mazda5 minivans for sale"
Haha! Yes, Christian. If you worried that no other Mazda5s would ever be available for purchase, rest assured that is not the case.
@@BPoweredLove they're pretty rare where I live. Have to go at least 100 miles to find one for sale
@@valentineanorue5569 Yes it is. You can switch out the stock system for any aftermarket radio system.