2012 Mazda MAZDA5 - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5

46 problems have been reported for the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5. The following chart shows the 13 most common problems for 2012 Mazda MAZDA5. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel system, other with 8 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes, hydraulic (7 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5

Problem Category Number of Problems
  Other Fuel System
8
  Service Brakes
7
  Structure
6
  Tire
5
  Steering
4
  Air Bag
4
  Equipment
4
  Seats
2
  Power Train
2
  Electrical System
1
  Suspension
1
  Engine And Engine Cooling
1
  Wheel
1

📈 PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 in the United States are 32,137 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Mazda MAZDA5 owners in the last 14 years is 46, and the age of the vehicle is 14, the PPMY index can then be calculated as

      PPMY Index = 46 / 32,137 / 14 * 1000 = 0.10.

For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Mazda MAZDA5 model year vehicles.

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 in 2012.

Table 2. PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year Number of Problems
  2026
2
  2025
0
  2024
1
  2023
0
  2022
2
  2021
4
  2020
0
  2019
4
  2018
3
  2017
3
  2016
7
  2015
1
  2014
3
  2013
6
  2012
1

📊 Compare the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Mazda MAZDA5, the following table can be used to compare the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 with the Mazda MAZDA5 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2012 MAZDA5 is 46 while the average number of problems reported for the 11 model years of the Mazda MAZDA5 is 47.

Table 3. Compare the 2012 Mazda MAZDA5 with other model years

Model Year Number of Problems
  2016 MAZDA5
1
  2015 MAZDA5
9
  2014 MAZDA5
16
  2013 MAZDA5
37
  2012 MAZDA5
46
  2011 MAZDA5
2
  2010 MAZDA5
72
  2009 MAZDA5
77
  2008 MAZDA5
84
  2007 MAZDA5
80
  2006 MAZDA5
101


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