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Mazda CX-5 Maintenance Cost (2016–2026)

Report ACI-MAZ-CX5 · Updated July 2026 · Figures are ACI model estimates

The Mazda CX-5 costs about $725 a year to maintain — $540 in year one rising to $1,020 by year ten, or $7,245 across a decade. That ranks #15 of 52 vehicles tracked by AutoCostIndex. Figures are modeled estimates at 12,000 miles a year with independent-shop labor, covering scheduled maintenance and expected repairs but not fuel, insurance, or depreciation.

Maintenance Cost Report ACI-MAZ-CX5
Mazda CX-5
gas · compact suv · MY 2016–2026
Avg annual cost
$725
10-year total
$7,245
Cost rank
#15 of 52 vehicles
Major-repair chance, 5 yr
12%
Average Annual Cost $725
$60per month
6.0¢per mile
Assumes 12,000 mi/yr · independent shop · 10-year average · ACI model estimate

The Mazda CX-5 ranks #15 of 52 vehicles we track — mid-pack for annual maintenance cost.

What it costs as it ages

Annual cost by vehicle age · ACI model

Vehicle age, years · figures at 12,000 mi/yr, independent shop

Costs stay under $750 a year through year 6, then climb as tires (set of 4) and other wear items come due.

Common services

Typical U.S. pricing · independent shop
Mazda CX-5 routine service pricing
Service Typical cost Interval
Oil change (synthetic) $88 7,500 mi
Cabin + engine air filters $74 15,000 mi
Brake pads (front, pair) $310 48,000 mi
Tires (set of 4) $840 50,000 mi
Coolant exchange $160 100,000 mi

Your numbers

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Mazda CX-5 cost by vehicle age — your selected window
Vehicle age Annual cost Cumulative
Age 1 $540 $540
Age 2 $545 $1,085
Age 3 $575 $1,660
Age 4 $615 $2,275
Age 5 $660 $2,935
5-year total $2,935 $2,935

Ownership context

National averages · beyond the maintenance bill

Cost rank

#15 of 52

The Mazda CX-5 ranks #15 of 52 vehicles we track — mid-pack for annual maintenance cost.

Gas service profile

5 routine items

Routine costs are fluid-and-wear driven: oil at 7,500-mile intervals, filters, brakes, and tires. Tires (set of 4) is the single largest routine bill at $840.

Against its rivals

Average annual maintenance · ACI model
Mazda CX-5 vs. cross-shopped vehicles
Vehicle Avg annual 10-yr total vs. CX-5
Mazda CX-5This page $725 $7,245
Toyota RAV4 $647 $6,470 −$78/yr
Mazda CX-30 $697 $6,970 −$28/yr
Subaru Forester $803 $8,030 +$78/yr
Honda CR-V $819 $8,185 +$94/yr

Questions people ask

Is the Mazda CX-5 expensive to maintain?

It is about average. The CX-5 averages $725 a year in maintenance and typical repairs, ranking #15 of 52 vehicles on AutoCostIndex. That is mid-pack among vehicles we track.

What does a Mazda CX-5 cost to maintain per year?

$725 a year averaged over the first ten years — about $60 a month. Year 1 runs roughly $540; by year 10 the annual figure reaches $1020. Ten-year total: $7,245.

What are the most common CX-5 services?

The routine items are oil change (synthetic) (~$88), cabin + engine air filters (~$74), brake pads (front, pair) (~$310). Intervals and full pricing for every service are in the table on this page.

What's not included in this estimate?

Fuel or charging, insurance (about $1,645 a year nationally for this vehicle), collision damage, parking, tolls, taxes, and registration. The figure covers scheduled maintenance plus typical age-related repairs, modeled per our methodology.

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How we calculate this

Every figure on this page is a modeled estimate from the ACI maintenance model: each routine service is amortized per mile from its manufacturer-schedule interval, priced at independent-shop labor rates, with an age-based repair expectation on top. The method is open — the exact formula, its calibration against AAA's published ownership-cost study, and its limitations are on the methodology page. Your invoices will differ; the model sets expectations, it doesn't predict a single car.

REFERENCES: AAA — Your Driving Costs 2025 (fact sheet) · AAA — Average mechanic labor rates by state (2026) · NHTSA — Safety recalls lookup  · Updated 2026-07-19