The MAZDA 5 (2008-10) 5DR MPV 2.0 146 SPORT is a compact family people-carrier, sitting between a conventional hatchback and a larger van-like MPV in the UK used market. Its practical cabin and seven-seat flexibility make it a useful alternative to an estate car when occasional extra passenger space matters. Mycarcheck.com records 385 checks across 212 different VINs, giving a useful snapshot of cars researched. In those checks, the average private-sale valuation was £1,300, recorded mileage averaged 102,000 miles and annual use about 5,000 miles; cars had around 3.3 previous keepers on average. These figures describe checked examples, not every car. The 2.0-litre petrol Sport feels lively, while sliding rear doors ease child-seat loading in tight spaces. It suits growing families and occasional passengers needing flexible seating without a bulky vehicle. Against the Zafira and Touran, it stands out for accessible, car-like practicality. Check condition and service history on older examples.