Mazda CX-5 Coil Spring Replacement Parts

Yes, the Mazda CX-5 uses coil springs as part of its suspension setup — front MacPherson struts with coil springs and a multi-link rear arrangement also using coil springs, so all four corners have them. This applies across all variants of both generations, so there is no issue of the part being missing from certain drivetrain or engine configurations. You can search for any corner (front NS, front OS, rear NS, rear OS) with confidence that it exists on the car.

The Mazda CX-5 ran as the first generation from 2012 to 2017, and the second generation from 2017 onwards — these are substantially different platforms and the springs are not a straightforward swap between them. You should always source a spring from the same generation as your car. If you are unsure which generation you have, confirm with the breaker against your registration before ordering.

For the CX-5, engine choice — whether that is the 2.0 petrol, 2.5 petrol, or 2.2 diesel — can influence the spring rates fitted, as heavier engines place different loads on the front suspension in particular. For a used spring, it is worth telling the breaker your engine size as well as your generation so they can match from a like-for-like donor car. Never assume any spring from the same generation will be an exact match without that check.

Trim level alone — whether SE, SE-L, Sport, or GT — does not typically change the spring itself, as these are cosmetic and equipment distinctions rather than structural ones. However, if any trim was factory-fitted with sport or lowered suspension, the spring rates could differ, and that is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration rather than assume. In practice, most like-for-like trim swaps within the same generation and engine are fine, but let the breaker verify.

This is a critical boundary to watch — the first generation ran up to 2017 and the second generation also launched in 2017, meaning a 2016 car is first-gen while a 2017 car could be either generation depending on exact build date. Do not assume a 2016 spring will cross over to a 2017 model without checking, as the two generations use different platforms. Confirm the generation of both the donor and your own car with the breaker using your registration before purchasing.

Yes, always specify the axle (front or rear) and the side (NS — nearside, which is the kerb side in the UK, or OS — offside, the driver's side) when contacting a breaker. Front and rear springs are different parts entirely, and while left and right springs are often symmetrical, being precise avoids any confusion and speeds up the quote process. It is also good practice to replace springs in pairs on the same axle where possible, so mention that to the breaker too.