2011 Mazda 5 problems
The 2011 Mazda 5 was sold with an engine that we have documented: the MZR gasolina. The MZR gasolina has serious faults that affect the cars of that year. Outside the engine, 3 documented faults affect 2011 cars, such as leaking shock absorbers.
2011 Mazda 5 score: acceptable reliability
Calculated using only 4 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated
- Engine7.11 fault
- Gearbox10.0No documented faults
- Suspension7.42 faults and ITV (technical inspection)
- Brakes7.91 fault and ITV (technical inspection)
- Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
- Steering8.4Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.6 times the defects normal for its age
- Electrical system10.0No documented faults
- Headlights and lights7.3Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.1 times the defects normal for its age
- Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
- Climate control10.0No documented faults
- Bodywork and interior7.9Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.8 times the defects normal for its age
- Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults
What changes compared with the 2010 Mazda 5
The same engines and the same documented faults as in 2010.
MZR gasolina engine in the 2011 Mazda 5
Names: Mazda5 1.8
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1.8 MZR 116-126 hp (L8-DE, 2002-2015)
116–126 hp · L8-DE, L8-VE
Gebrauchtwagenberater.de rates the petrol engines of the Mazda6 GG as reliable, the 1.8 among them; fiches-auto.fr records one case of a blown engine among 16 testimonials for the 1.8 of the Mazda6 GG, and a thermostat and a lambda sensor beyond 160,000 km in two testimonials for the GH. There is no data of its own for the Mazda5 and the MX-5 with this engine; the teaser of the auto motor und sport article (paywalled) only says that the MX-5 NC is not very problematic as a used car, without naming the engine.[2][3][4][5]
Faults that affect 2011 cars
The Mazda 5 II MZR gasolina: all its faults and what to checkFaults outside the engine in the 2011 Mazda 5
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionLeaking shock absorbersThe DEKRA 2015 report, covered by Autofácil, includes leaking shock absorbers among the most notable faults of the Mazda 5 (2005-2015) after 100,000 km. The source does not separate generations and gives no cost.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesBrake pad and disc wear and reduced braking powerThe DEKRA 2015 report, covered by Autofácil, cites brake pad and disc wear and reduced braking power among the notable faults of the Mazda 5 (2005-2015) after 100,000 km. The source does not separate generations and gives no cost.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionPlay in the rear suspension bushesThe DEKRA 2015 report, covered by Autofácil, cites play in the rear suspension bushes among the notable faults of the Mazda 5 (2005-2015) after 100,000 km. The source does not separate generations and gives no cost.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Mazda 5 reliable?
The 2011 Mazda 5 was sold with an engine that we have documented: the MZR gasolina. The MZR gasolina has serious faults that affect the cars of that year. Outside the engine, 3 documented faults affect 2011 cars, such as leaking shock absorbers.
Is the 2011 Mazda 5 better than the 2010?
Going by the documented faults, they are the same: the same engines and the same faults affect the 2010 and 2011 cars. Choose on condition, mileage and maintenance history.
What is the best year for the Mazda 5?
According to our score, the best are 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2 other years with the same score (7.6/10). The year with the worst score is 2010 (7.3/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.
What faults does the 2011 Mazda 5 have?
The most important ones documented for 2011 cars are: big-end bearing damage in the 2.3 MZR, with isolated cases in the 1.8 and 2.0 (MZR gasolina, critical severity), leaking shock absorbers (suspension, medium severity), brake pad and disc wear and reduced braking power (brakes, medium severity) and play in the rear suspension bushes (suspension, low severity).
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Sources
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- Mazda5Wikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 8 October 2026
- Mazda 6 I: Bekannte Probleme und SchwachstellenGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · published 8 August 2025 · consulted 8 October 2026 · in German
- Fiabilité Mazda 6 (2002-2008)Fiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 8 October 2026 · in French
- Fiabilité Mazda 6 (2008-2013)Fiches-auto.fr · Owners' forum · consulted 8 October 2026 · in French
- Gebrauchtwagencheck Mazda MX-5 NCauto motor und sport · Motoring press · published 14 January 2023 · consulted 8 October 2026 · in German