The 2010–2015 Mazda5 (sold as Premacy in some markets) is a compact MPV with sliding rear doors and flexible seating (commonly six seats with two middle captain chairs). Petrol manuals are mechanically straightforward — no DPF or AdBlue to worry about — but they are thirstier than a diesel for motorway miles; the manual clutch is an item to watch on older examples. Parts and servicing are generally easy to source in Ireland and sliding‑door hardware can be expensive if neglected.

• Sliding rear door runners, rollers and locks — operation gets sticky or noisy on high‑mileage cars.
• Clutch engagement and gear selection (manual) for slip or worn synchros, especially if the car has town miles.
• Middle‑row seat latches and sliding mechanisms for wear or broken catches (common fault on older Mazda5s).
• Rear suspension springs/shocks and check for sag from heavy use or towing.
• Rust around rear wheelarches, sills and underside of the boot floor where moisture collects.