Mazda CX-5 Rear Springs: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
AWD and front-wheel-drive CX-5s use genuinely different rear springs, reflecting the different rear axle layout.
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A Part That Fails Quietly, Then Suddenly
On the Mazda CX-5, a rear spring often sags gradually for months without an obvious symptom beyond a slightly lower ride height, then fails suddenly at the coil's end with an audible clunk — worth bearing in mind if you notice one rear corner sitting lower than the other.
Mazda CX-5 Rear Springs: OEM Part Number
| Front-wheel drive, standard rate | Genuinely a different spring from the AWD version below — confirm drivetrain before ordering |
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| AWD | A genuinely different spring from the front-wheel-drive version, reflecting the different rear axle layout |
Always replace Mazda CX-5 rear springs in pairs — a single new spring paired with an old, sagged one on the other side creates an uneven ride height and handling bias.
Mazda CX-5 Rear Springs: What It Does
The Mazda CX-5's rear coil spring supports the weight of the car's rear end and absorbs the initial impact of a bump, working alongside the shock absorber rather than replacing its function. A sagged or broken spring lowers ride height, can affect headlight aim, and in severe cases is an MOT failure item.
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Mazda CX-5 Rear Springs: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Rear Springs Guide for symptoms of a failing spring, confirming fitment against your VIN, and OEM vs aftermarket guidance.
More Mazda Rear Springs
The same part, covered across other Mazda models.