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2012 Mazda

5

Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.5 L

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PhotoRudolf StrickerCC BY-SA 3.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S5)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
5/10
Real-world MPG
24.8 mpg, reported by 7 driversabout 0.8 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
0 See on NHTSA
Theft rate
1.0 per 1,000 produced (CY 2012 federal data)

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

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