Is A Mazda A Good Car?

Are Mazdas Reliable?

If you're asking, "Is a Mazda a good car?" with reliability in mind, you'll likely want as many expert opinions as possible. From the rotary days to the Skyactiv® Technology era, the answer to this question has always been a resounding "yes."

The Berge Mazda team says yes, of course, but take it from the expert voices of Consumer Reports, too. In their latest report on the most reliable car brands, Mazda was ranked number six out of 22 brands,¹ ranking above Kia, Hyundai, Nissan, Genesis, Audi, VW, Volvo, and every single American car brand on the list (such as Tesla, Ford, and Chevy).¹

The J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study ranked Mazda in third place out of 31 car brands, putting it right at the top of the market.²RepairPal.com ranked the Mazda brand with an overall reliability score of 4.0 out of 5.0,³ putting it in fifth place out of 32 car brands.³>

So, the answers to "Is a Mazda a good car? Are they reliable?" are a solid "yes, and yes" from three expert third-party sources. Mazda OEM parts are also affordable, making it easier if something does happen to go wrong.

How Reliable Are Specific Mazda Models?

You're unlikely to ask, "Is Mazda a good car?" without a specific model in mind. The latest models to arrive at our Mazda dealership in Gilbert, AZ, namely the Mazda CX-90 and Mazda CX-70, are quite popular, as they build on the powerful reliability of longer-running Mazda SUVs like the Mazda CX-5.

For example, the popular 2025 Mazda CX-5 has a "Great" J.D. Power Quality & Reliability score of 82 out of 100.⁴ To add to its accolades, RepairPal.com gave the Mazda CX-5 a Reliability Rating of 4.5 out of 5.0,⁵ placing it as their number-one most reliable midsize SUV.⁵

You can find this model's reliable spirit in other Mazda SUVs and experience even more peace of mind with the included three-year/36,000-mile New-Vehicle Limited Warranty⁶ and five-year/60,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty.⁶

Are Used Mazdas Reliable?

As you shop the used Mazda inventory at our dealership, you might wonder whether this top-rated reliability is a new development or one that also applies to past models. Again, the answer is yes!

Even the now-discontinued Mazda models are dependable. For example, if you're asking, "Is the Mazda6 a good car?", you'll find that it still has a strong RepairPal.com reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5.0.⁷

If you're considering older models of cars like the Mazda CX-5, this remains the case. The 2021 Mazda CX-5 earned the exact same J.D. Power Quality & Reliability score as the 2025 model,⁸ and that's only the beginning.

With our Certified Pre-Owned Mazda inventory and Mazda service center at your disposal, buying a used Mazda vehicle can be just as satisfying as purchasing a new model.

Are Mazda Engines Reliable?

You can't make a reliable car without a reliable engine. Answering the question, "Is a Mazda a good car?" also requires a look at the thrilling spirit that these Skyactiv®-G engines offer, but we'll cover that further down the page. As for reliability, the same spirit seen in the last sections applies here, too.

Are Mazda Cars Safe?

Absolutely! You'll find a large range of standard safety features as you shop the new Mazda inventory in our showroom, including Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Blind-Spot Monitoring, and a Lane-Keep Assist on most models.

However, the best way to inspire confidence is to ace official safety testing protocols.

The IIHS Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards let drivers know that the vehicle they're considering did precisely that and is a great choice for protection and peace of mind. Adding to the many different reasons to say "yes" to "Is Mazda a good car?", the following eight Mazda vehicles have earned these IIHS safety awards for this year:

• 2025 Mazda3 Sedan: IIHS Top Safety Pick+⁹
• 2025 Mazda3 Hatchback: IIHS Top Safety Pick+⁹
• 2025 Mazda CX-30: IIHS Top Safety Pick+⁹
• 2025 Mazda CX-50: IIHS Top Safety Pick+⁹
• 2025 Mazda CX-70: IIHS Top Safety Pick+⁹
• 2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV: IIHS Top Safety Pick⁹
• 2025 Mazda CX-90: IIHS Top Safety Pick+⁹
• 2025 Mazda CX-90 PHEV: IIHS Top Safety Pick⁹

The 2025 Mazda CX-5 earned a five-star NHTSA Overall Safety Rating,¹⁰ showing how the entire Mazda lineup performs beautifully where it counts. As we've seen several times now, you can ask, "Is the Mazda CX-5 a good car?" and find "yes" plastered across the board. It's really no surprise that the Mazda CX-5 is the brand's best-selling model.¹¹

The Mazda CX-50, which earned the coveted IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award,¹⁰ is the more adventurous alternative to the Mazda CX-5, so it's no wonder the model is now the second-best-selling Mazda vehicle.¹¹ You can tap into prime confidence in any Mazda model as you ask, "Is a Mazda a good car?"

Are Mazda Cars Fun to Drive?

You know it. From the masterpiece 1967 Mazda Cosmo coupe to the 2025 Mazda CX-90 SUV, innovative performance features and inherent sportiness have been baked into the entire Mazda lineup.

If you're asking, "Is a Mazda a good car?" with performance on your mind but an SUV on your list, you can take solace in the sportiness of Mazda SUVs like the Mazda CX-5, which features standard AWD and Skyactiv®-Vehicle Dynamics with G-vectoring Control Plus. The Mazda CX-90 and Mazda CX-70 have also flipped the industry's script and brought back the legendary smoothness and thrills of inline-six power.

With that said, while it's cool to hear terms like "G-Vectoring Control Plus," it's even cooler when you know what they mean. In this case, we're talking about an innovative computerized system that monitors and adapts to your steering actions and better manages the G forces of tight city street corners and sweeping racetrack curves with intelligent torque management. More torque unleashed equals more rear-wheel traction due to weight transfer dynamics, and vice versa.

Neat, isn't it? That's only just the beginning of how a Mazda vehicle can make driving fun again.

Is the Mazda Miata a Good Car?

The Mazda Miata is the key to the sporty, fun-loving side of the big question of "Is a Mazda a good car?"

The answer? The Mazda Miata isn't just a good car, but rather, it is a legend; it's a sports car so profound that entire motorsports series have been created just for it. Almost every other affordable, lightweight, front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car has died in the face of a changing industry climate, but the Mazda Miata thrives in this sports-car-averse era.

Only truly great cars can laugh at the entire automotive industry and show them that they're wrong, and the Mazda Miata has been doing exactly that for the past decade and a half. Perhaps they should have listened. Subaru and Toyota are the only ones who did, yet sports car enthusiasts across the nation can still be heard saying that "the Mazda Miata is always the answer."

Best of all, the excellence of the Mazda Miata isn't exclusive. Its spirit has seeped into the rest of the lineup, imbuing them all with sportiness that has little competition. When mulling over the question of "Is a Mazda a good car?", consider how this progenitor bestows every Mazda car with a passion for thrills and reliability.

Are Mazdas Well-Equipped?

Reliability, safety, and fun are core values of all Mazda cars, but we can't fully say "yes" to "Is a Mazda a good car?" without mentioning their well-equipped cabins.

Details vary by model, but all Mazda vehicles take a premium approach to features. Returning to the best-selling Mazda CX-5, this model serves as a great example by delivering the following standard features starting on the second-lowest trim level:

• Six-way power driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support
• Leatherette seat upholstery
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Three-level heated front seats
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• 10.25-inch infotainment display
• Six-speaker sound system with automatic level control
• Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System

Additionally, at our Mazda parts department, you can order accessories to make it an even better-fitting ride for you and your family. For everything from new Mazda vehicles to an expertly run Mazda service center, visit Berge Mazda and begin your journey into a new world of satisfying vehicles.

¹Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this rating, visit https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/who-makes-the-most-reliable-cars-a7824554938/.

²Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this rating, visit https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2025-us-vehicle-dependability-study-vds

³Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this rating, visit https://repairpal.com/reliability/mazda.

⁴Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this rating, visit https://www.jdpower.com/cars/2025/mazda/cx-5.

⁵Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this rating, visit https://repairpal.com/reliability/mazda/cx-5.

⁶Warranties listed on this web page shall not be solely relied upon. Warranties may be subject to specific terms, restrictions, exclusions, and fees. Additional warranty information may be obtained by visiting the official website of the warranty provider. Contact our dealership for complete details.

⁷Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this rating, visit https://repairpal.com/reliability/mazda/6.

⁸Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this rating, visit https://www.jdpower.com/cars/2021/mazda/cx-5.

⁹Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this rating, visit https://www.iihs.org/ratings/top-safety-picks.

¹⁰Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this rating, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2025/MAZDA/CX-5/SUV/AWD.

¹¹Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this rating, visit https://news.mazdausa.com/2025-11-03-Mazda-Reports-October-Sales-Results.