BodyLow
Paint chipping on early models.
Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800
Inspect · Inspect panels for chips.
2013–2019 Mazda CX-5 · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Mazda CX-5 typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £250–£1,800
- Top three risks, from
- £900
- Worst case, everything
- £9,200
The single priciest documented job on the 2013–2019 Mazda CX-5 is body & corrosion repair at £250–£1,800. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,770–£9,200 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
Electrical/BodyLow
Power folding wing mirrors fail to retract or deploy, often accompanied by an internal clicking noise.
Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800
Inspect · Cycle the mirror fold switch on the driver's door panel three times to ensure both mirrors operate smoothly without juddering, stalling, or clicking.
Engine/LubricationHigh
Rising oil level due to diesel fuel dilution on 2.2 Skyactiv-D engines.
Significant repair£400–£1,400
Inspect · Pull the engine oil dipstick and check if the fluid level has reached or exceeded the stamped 'X' mark located above the maximum indicator.
ElectricalLow
Infotainment (MZD Connect) lag and freezes.
Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200
Inspect · Test the screen responsiveness.
SuspensionMedium
Clunking noises over bumps caused by torn front lower wishbone rear bushes.
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Apply the handbrake, engage first gear or Drive, and gently pulse the throttle. Have an observer watch the front wheels for excessive fore and aft movement.
BrakesMedium
Rear brake binding and premature pad wear due to Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) actuator failure.
Brakes (discs, pads, caliper)£200–£800
Inspect · Engage and disengage the EPB switch multiple times. Listen for strained motor noises from the rear wheels and inspect the rear brake discs for excessive scoring or blue heat discoloration.
CoolingMedium
Water pump seepage.
Cooling component replacement£220–£750
Inspect · Inspect for coolant residue.
EngineLow
Minor carbon buildup on direct-injection Skyactiv engines.
Minor repair or adjustment£80–£350
Inspect · Watch for rough idle; ask about intake cleaning.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
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