Known APK problem
Mazda CX-5 II: springs and shock absorbers
On the Mazda CX-5 II the APK inspector finds springs and shock absorbers problems 2.0× as often as on cars of the same age: at 7–8 years 0.7%, against about 0.4% nationally.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
What is it?
Broken springs or leaking shock absorbers.
How to check it at the viewing
Push each corner down firmly: the car should rebound once. Look for oil on the dampers and whether the car sits level.
Ask the seller: Have the shock absorbers or springs ever been replaced?
By age
Share of inspected Mazda CX-5 IIs with this defect, compared with all cars of the same age.
| Age | Type | CX-5 II | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 – 8 years | A | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.0× |
| 7 – 8 years | B | 0.3% | 0.1% | 2.2× |
A = structure, safety or costly mechanics; B = fail, usually simple; C = advisory. An age is missing when this defect is not among the most common there.
Comparable cars at 7–8 years
| Model | Springs and shock absorbers | Vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-5 II | 0.7% | 2.0× |
| Opel Mokka (A) / Mokka X | 1.5% | 4.1× |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Mazda CX-5 II often have springs and shock absorbers problems?
Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 7–8 years the inspector found a springs and shock absorbers defect on 0.7% of inspected Mazda CX-5 IIs, against about 0.4% of all cars of the same age (2.0×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
How do you check the springs and shock absorbers on a used Mazda CX-5 II?
Push each corner down firmly: the car should rebound once. Look for oil on the dampers and whether the car sits level.
Repair indication: small, medium or large. An indication of the usual repair, not a quote: the real cost depends on the car, the cause and the garage.
Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know