The MAZDA 5 (2008-10) 5DR MPV 2.0 D DPF 110 TAKARA 6SPD is a compact family people-carrier: more practical than a hatchback, yet easier to place than a large MPV. Sliding rear doors and a flexible seven-seat cabin suit school runs and family trips. mycarcheck.com usage data shows 29 look-ups covering six distinct VINs, so the figures offer a small-sample snapshot rather than a market-wide guide. The average private-sale valuation was £1,800; recorded mileage averaged 143,000, with annual mileage of 5,000. Checks showed eight previous keepers on average, making careful checks of service history and ownership especially worthwhile. Compared with rivals such as the Ford C-MAX and Vauxhall Zafira, the Mazda 5 stands out for its sliding doors and family-friendly flexibility. The 2.0-litre diesel is best considered by drivers covering regular longer journeys; this Takara offers a practical, well-equipped used MPV for families who value useful family space over sporty performance.