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Mazda Cx-5 road tax (2026/27)

How much is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on a Mazda Cx-5? 67% of the 3 in stock pay the flat £200/yr standard rate.

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How much is road tax on a Mazda Cx-5?

Most used Mazda Cx-5 in stock pay the flat standard rate of £200 a year — 67% were first registered on or after 1 April 2017, when road tax became a single annual rate regardless of CO₂. Figures are for the 2026/27 UK tax year.

Standard rate
£200/yr
Most common
£200/yr (100%)
From April 2017
67% of stock
Median CO₂
136 g/km

There are currently 4 used Mazda Cx-5 models available for sale on Motoring Today, ranging in registration dates from 2016 to 2023. Understanding the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), commonly known as road tax, for any of these cars is crucial for UK buyers. The amount of VED payable depends entirely on the specific car's first registration date and its CO2 emissions or fuel type. As a used car buyer, you're not paying the 'new car' rate; instead, the tax is set at the rate applicable when the car was first registered. For Mazda Cx-5s registered before 1st April 2017, VED is calculated based on their CO2 emissions, falling into one of several tax bands. Cars registered on or after 1st April 2017 operate under a different system: they incur a first-year rate (which the initial owner would have paid) followed by a standard flat rate for subsequent years. Additionally, cars with an original list price exceeding £40,000 face a 'premium car' surcharge for five years from the second time they are taxed. Fully electric cars have historically been exempt, but this exemption is changing. Because the VED amount can vary significantly even within the same model depending on its exact specification, engine, and first registration date, it's essential to check the specific details for any individual Mazda Cx-5 you are interested in. You will find the precise VED information for each car clearly displayed in its listing on Motoring Today.

Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock
£200/yr

100% of Mazda Cx-5

Expensive-car supplement
440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Mazda Cx-5 road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂Petrol / EV / RDE2 dieselNon-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km£10£10
1–50 g/km£115£135
51–75 g/km£135£280
76–90 g/km£280£365
91–100 g/km£365£405
101–110 g/km£405£455
111–130 g/km£455£560
131–150 g/km£560£1,410
151–170 g/km£1,410£2,270
171–190 g/km£2,270£3,420
191–225 g/km£3,420£4,850
226–255 g/km£4,850£5,690
Over 255 g/km£5,690£5,690

After the first year

2026/27
  • £200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
  • 440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
  • Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
  • Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.

Mazda Cx-5 in stock now — from £8,595

Mazda CX-5
Above market

Mazda CX-5

2017 Sport Nav D

DieselManual81,240 mi2017
ULEZ ✓£200/yr
Finance available on request
£8,595
cash

AB Dealers·4.6 (196)· Feltham

Mazda CX-5
Above market

Mazda CX-5

2016 D Sport Nav 4wd

DieselManual75,261 mi2016
Band E · £200/yr
£228/mo
£9,990
cash

Cobalt Motors·4.5 (149)· Gosforth

Mazda CX-5
Fair price

Mazda CX-5

2023 Se-l Auto

PetrolAutomatic36,840 mi2023
£200/yr
£380/mo
£16,995
cash

Car-pod Ltd·4.9 (169)· North Baddesley

Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Mazda CX-5 (Petrol, Diesel), across 142 recorded variants.

Performance
147–191 bhp
Power
8.5s
0–60 mph (fastest)
129 mph
Top speed
1,998–2,488 cc
Engine
Economy & running costs
35.3–61 mpg
Fuel economy
119–182 g/km
CO₂
£190
Road tax (VED)
14–27 of 50
Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
4,555 mm
Length
1,840 mm
Width
1,680 mm
Height
2,700 mm
Wheelbase
1,594 kg
Weight
5
Seats
5
Doors
Euro NCAP safety
5-star · tested 2017
59%
Safety assist

The Mazda CX-5 SUV was tested by Euro NCAP in 2017 and was awarded a 5 star overall rating. This overall rating is calculated from the following individual ratings:

Manual · Automatic 5 seats New from £22,165
TrimFuelPowerMPGCO₂Ins.
2.5 MHEV Takumi 5dr Auto AWDAutomaticPetrol191 bhp37.2 mpg17121
2.2d [184] Sport Edition 5dr [Safety Pack]ManualDiesel181 bhp50.4 mpg14725
2.2d [184] Sport Edition 5dr Auto [Safety Pack]AutomaticDiesel181 bhp46.3 mpg16025
2.2d [184] Sport Edition 5dr Auto AWDAutomaticDiesel181 bhp42.8 mpg17326
2.2d [184] Takumi 5dr AWDManualDiesel181 bhp44.8 mpg16526
2.0 MHEV Centre-Line 5drManualPetrol162 bhp43.5 mpg14617
2.0 MHEV Centre-Line 5dr AutoAutomaticPetrol162 bhp40.9 mpg15517
2.2d Centre-Line 5drManualDiesel147 bhp50.4 mpg14822
2.2d Centre-Line 5dr AutoAutomaticDiesel147 bhp46.3 mpg16122
2.5 GT Sport 5dr Auto AWDAutomaticPetrol191 bhp35.3 mpg18219
2.0 Kuro Edition 5dr AutoAutomaticPetrol162 bhp38.7 mpg16616
Skyactiv-D 184ps AWD Sport (Safety Pack) 5dManualDiesel181 bhp42.8 mpg17523

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a Mazda Cx-5?
A Mazda Cx-5 registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric Mazda Cx-5s pay road tax?
Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?
Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the Mazda Cx-5?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED involves a first-year rate followed by a standard flat rate, with an additional surcharge for cars with a list price over £40,000 when new. Older cars registered before April 2017 are taxed based on their CO2 emissions bands.
How many Mazda Cx-5s are for sale?
We currently have 3 used Mazda Cx-5 models available, covering model years from 2016 to 2023. This stock information was last updated on 4 September 2026.