How Much Does a Mazda CX-5 Side Mirror Replacement Cost?
By Duber, The Car Mirror Man · Car Mirrors Australia · Updated October 2026 · 13 min read
Short answer: a Mazda CX-5 side mirror replacement starts from $135 for glass alone. A cover is $150 to $300. A whole mirror, a folding part or a blind-spot mirror is quoted per vehicle, because the price follows the exact CX-5 and what its mirror carries. Often only one part has broken, and replacing that part on its own costs less than a whole mirror. We come to you and quote a fixed price from a photo.
Anywhere in our five cities: we come to your home or work. Send a photo for a fixed CX-5 price, or see our mobile mirror service.
The CX-5 is a very common SUV on Australian roads, and its mirrors are larger than a hatch's and often better equipped. That makes the quote harder to guess. This guide is about the cost: what a CX-5 mirror is made of, what glass costs and what else is quoted per vehicle, how the generations change the job, and how to avoid paying for a whole mirror when only one part has failed. We say plainly what depends on the exact car, because a CX-5 from 2013 and one from 2024 do not share their mirrors. If your problem is a mirror that will not fold, start with our guide to Mazda CX-3, CX-5 and CX-30 folding mechanism repair.
The four parts, and what each one costs
A side mirror is a handful of separate components. Which one broke is what decides the price, not the badge on the car. A whole mirror is the last resort, not the starting point.
What a CX-5 mirror is made of
A CX-5 mirror is the usual four layers: the glass you look into, the outer cover, the mechanism that adjusts and folds it, and the base on the door. On an SUV the head is bigger, and on most trims the mechanism is powered.
Most CX-5 mirror damage hits one of those four. Naming the part is the whole job of the quote.
Mazda CX-5 side mirror prices
These are the figures we work to. The CX-5 does not have its own row on our national price guide, so we price the glass from the standard row and quote everything else per vehicle.
| What is replaced | Typical cost on a Mazda CX-5 | When you need it |
|---|---|---|
| Mirror glass only | From $135 | The glass is cracked or missing. Housing and motor still work. |
| Cover or housing | $150 – $300 | The outer shell is scuffed, cracked or snapped off. The rest of the mirror stays. |
| Whole mirror, folding mechanism or base | Quoted per vehicle | The price follows the exact Mazda CX-5, its year and what the mirror carries, so we quote it from a photo. |
| Powered, blind-spot, camera or auto-dimming | Quoted per vehicle | Features inside the mirror change the part, so each one is priced on the car in front of us. |
How to read the table: start at the top and stop at the first row that matches what is wrong. If only the glass is broken, the first row is the whole answer and the rest does not apply.
Which CX-5 is it? The year matters
The CX-5 has been through more than one generation. ANCAP, the independent safety assessor, lists the first CX-5 it rated in 2012 as built from 2012 to August 2016 [2], and the CX-5 introduced in Australia in April 2017 as built from April 2017 to December 2023 [1].
Mirror parts are not shared across those generations, and a facelift can change them again. So the year matters when we order. A photo and the build date from the door pillar are enough.
An SUV mirror is bigger than a hatch's
ANCAP classes the CX-5 as a medium SUV [1]. The mirror head is larger than a small hatch's and sits higher on the door. That does two things. It makes the mirror a bigger target for a gatepost. It also means each part is a little larger and a little dearer.
The size does not change the logic. If the glass is the broken part, glass is the job. If the cover is the broken part, the cover is the job.
A CX-5 is also a family car. It does school runs, shopping trips and weekend drives, which means more time parked on the street and more chances for another driver to clip it. Many CX-5 mirror jobs follow a hit from someone else, and that is worth saying when you send the photo.
Blind-spot warning on a CX-5
Many CX-5s carry a blind-spot warning. On cars with the feature, the warning usually shows as a light in or beside the mirror [4].
If your CX-5 has a warning light in the glass corner, the glass or head is a feature part, and it is priced as one. If it has no light, the mirror is a simpler job. Tell us which you have when you send the photo.
Where CX-5 mirrors get hit
A CX-5 is wider than a hatch, and its mirrors stand out further. In a car park the mirror reaches a pillar or another car before the body does, which is why damage tends to land on the mirror and not the door. It also meets more kerbs and more bins, because the mirror sits further out than the wheels do. A scrape on the passenger side at the kerb is a common result.
The mirror on a CX-5 stands proud of the door, and the door is wide. When you pull into a bay, the mirror reaches a pillar before the door does, so a pillar clip is the single most common way a CX-5 mirror gets damaged.
Mazda CX-5 side mirror replacement: glass only
In most CX-5 jobs the glass is cracked or missing and the housing and motor are fine. That is a glass-only job, from $135. If the glass has come loose on its backing but is not cracked, it is usually the same job.
Before you accept a quote for a whole mirror, read our guide to replacing just the glass or the whole unit.
Heated, folding and indicator mirrors on a CX-5
CX-5 mirrors range from plain to well equipped, and the extras are what move the price.
The word mirror hides a lot. A current mirror can be a motor-driven unit with heated glass, a fold motor and sometimes a dimming layer [3], often with a turn-signal lamp as well, and some are paired with blind-spot monitoring that lights up in or near the mirror [4]. That list is the reason two cars of the same model can be priced differently.
Have a look at the mirror before you call. Does it fold on a button? Is there a signal lamp in the head? Is there a light in the glass corner? Each answer changes the part.
Driver side or passenger side
Do not mix the sides up. The curved glass on the passenger side widens the view and makes objects look further away than they are [5]. The driver-side glass is flatter, and the two cannot be swapped.
If you are unsure which side is which on your CX-5, sit in the driver's seat: the mirror next to you is the driver side.
Know your mirror: four spots to check
Before you call, look at the mirror once. Four spots tell most of the story.
Cracks in the glass, scuffs or tears in the cover, a loose or stuck fold joint, and a base that moves on the door. Mention each one you notice.
If you are unsure of any of them, send the photo anyway. A clear picture of the mirror tells us most of what we need, and we will ask only for what is missing. That keeps the quote quick and the visit to one trip.
Mazda CX-5 pages in your city
We repair CX-5 mirrors in our five cities, and we have a page for each of the first three below. All of them are mobile, so we come to you.
Buying a used CX-5: check the mirrors
The CX-5 is a popular used SUV, with several generations to choose from. Mirrors tell you something about how a car has been treated.
| Check | What it can tell you |
|---|---|
| Both glasses clean and uncracked | Whether a quick fix is needed before the first drive. |
| Both covers the same colour and sound | Whether one side has been repaired or replaced. |
| Both mirrors adjust and fold | Whether the motors have been mistreated. |
| A warning light in the glass, if fitted | Whether the car has the blind-spot feature and whether it still works. |
A glass-only fault is a small price on a used car. A mirror that was clearly hit and only half repaired is a reason to ask questions.
Fitting a CX-5 mirror at your door
The job is mobile from start to finish. Here is how it runs.
The whole mirror, the damage and the car. Tell us the year if you know it.
We name the part that failed and quote that part, with the visit included.
Home, work or a car park. The glass and common parts come in the van.
We adjust the mirror, fold it if it folds, and check any heater or indicator.
There is no separate call-out fee. The visit is part of the price.
Pay yourself or claim on insurance
Most small mirror jobs cost less than an excess, which makes paying directly the usual choice. Moneysmart explains how excess and claims work [8].
| Job | Example excess | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Glass only ($135 – $180) | $500 – $800 | Paying directly is the usual choice. |
| Whole mirror (quoted per vehicle) | $500 – $800 | Compare the quote with your excess first. |
| Powered, blind-spot or camera mirror (quoted per vehicle) | $500 – $800 | Compare the quote with your excess and check your policy. |
Genuine or aftermarket parts
Genuine or aftermarket? On a CX-5 you choose, and we tell you what each means for fit and price before you do.
The rule that governs rear vision mirrors in Australia is ADR 14/02 [6]. Whichever part you pick, it is cut for the correct side. The detail is in our guide to aftermarket versus genuine side mirrors.
What our customers tell us
Short notice is normal for us, and so is the feedback about it.
Every review quoted on this site is a real, verified customer review. We do not write them and we do not edit them.
Warranty and your rights
Our work is covered by a written warranty on the part and the workmanship (see our warranty page). Under Australian consumer law you are also entitled to a service performed with due care and skill [7].
Every band above comes from our national price guide, which is the single source of truth for what we charge. If you want the full breakdown by part and by vehicle, read our side mirror replacement cost guide.
We come to you in five cities
Every job is mobile. We drive to your home, your work or the car park the car is sitting in, and the mirror is fitted and tested before we leave.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Mazda CX-5 side mirror replacement cost?
From $135 for glass alone. A cover is $150 to $300. A whole mirror, a folding part, or a heated, blind-spot or camera mirror is quoted per vehicle once we see a photo.
Does my CX-5 year matter?
Yes. Mirror parts differ across generations and can change at a facelift. Tell us the year and send a photo.
What if my CX-5 mirror will not fold?
That is usually the fold mechanism or its motor, not the glass. Our folding mechanism guide covers it, and the part is quoted per vehicle.
Does a broken mirror mean a new mirror?
Not usually. A cracked glass, a damaged cover or a stuck fold are each a separate part to replace.
Is a call-out fee added?
No. We do not charge one. The visit is covered by the quoted price.
Do you fit interior rear-view mirrors?
No. We work on exterior side mirrors only.
Is an insurance claim sensible?
For glass and cover jobs, paying yourself is usually cheaper than the excess. We do not bill insurers, and you get an itemised invoice.
Do you use genuine parts?
Yes, genuine quality parts by default. Where an aftermarket option exists, we tell you how it differs.
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Sources
- ANCAP, Mazda CX-5 safety rating (KF) — the CX-5 introduced in Australia in April 2017, built April 2017 to December 2023, classed as a medium SUV, covering all variants — www.ancap.com.au/safety-ratings/mazda/cx-5/f239a6
- ANCAP, Mazda CX-5 safety rating (first generation) — the CX-5 built 2012 to August 2016, covering all variants — www.ancap.com.au/safety-ratings/mazda/cx-5/0af144
- SA move (RAA), Looking back at wing mirrors, 18 January 2024 — electric adjustment, defrosting glass, electric folding and auto-dimming glass on modern side mirrors — samove.raa.com.au/looking-back-at-wing-mirrors/
- RACV, Best car safety features and driver assist systems — blind-spot monitoring warns with a light in the driver's exterior side mirror — www.racv.com.au/royalauto/transport/cars/car-safety-features-technology.
- SA move (RAA), Why objects in mirrors are closer than they appear, 31 March 2022 — why the passenger-side mirror is convex and how it distorts size and distance — samove.raa.com.au/why-objects-appear-closer-in-side-mirrors/
- Australian Design Rule 14/02 — Rear Vision Mirrors, Federal Register of Legislation — www.legislation.gov.au/F2006L02663/latest/text
- Competition and Consumer Act 2010, Schedule 2 (Australian Consumer Law) — consumer guarantees for services — www.legislation.gov.au/C2010A00068/latest/text
- Car insurance — excess, cover types and claims, Moneysmart (ASIC) — moneysmart.gov.au/car-insurance
Prices and information in this article are indicative only and reflect real quoted jobs at the time of publication. Costs vary with vehicle, part availability and features. Send a photo for an exact fixed price.
