Mazda CX-5 Bulkhead Replacement Parts

The CX-5 has two well-established generations: the first generation (Mk1) ran from 2012 to 2017, and the second generation (Mk2) ran from 2017 onwards. The bulkhead is a core structural panel tied directly to the platform, so a Mk1 and Mk2 bulkhead are not interchangeable. Always quote your generation to the breaker alongside your registration to make sure you get the right shell.

A 2015 CX-5 is a first-generation (Mk1) car, while a 2018 CX-5 is second-generation (Mk2), and these sit on entirely different platforms, so the bulkheads will not interchange. Stick to sourcing a bulkhead from within the same generation as your own car. Confirm the exact year and registration with the breaker before agreeing any purchase.

No — engine choice and trim level do not affect bulkhead fitment on the CX-5; the panel is determined by generation and body structure, not what is under the bonnet or what badge is on the tailgate. Whether your car is an SE-L, Sport, or GT Sport trim makes no difference to the bulkhead pressing. You may find minor differences in wiring looms or fixings depending on specification, so it is worth mentioning your trim to the breaker so they can check ancillary parts.

The Mk1 CX-5 received a mid-life refresh around 2015, but whether any pressing changes were made to the bulkhead between the pre- and post-facelift cars is not something we can state with certainty. Both cars sit on the same first-generation platform, which is a positive starting point, but you should confirm with the breaker whether a specific pre-2015 donor bulkhead is a direct fit for your post-2015 Mk1 by checking it against your registration plate.

The CX-5 has only ever been offered in a single five-door SUV body style throughout both generations, so there is no body style variation to worry about within either generation. That said, generation still matters enormously, as the Mk1 and Mk2 bulkheads are platform-specific and will not cross over. Give the breaker your full registration to confirm the correct generation donor car.

The CX-5 was sold across multiple markets under the same nameplate, and while the generations broadly align, there may be pressing or specification differences between regional variants that are not widely documented. We cannot state as fact whether, for example, a Japanese or North American market donor bulkhead is a straight swap for a UK-registered car. Route this question directly to your breaker, who can check the donor car's VIN and pressing details against your registration before committing to a sale.