The Best Dash Cam for the Mazda CX-5 in Australia

If you've picked up a Mazda CX-5, you've made a sensible choice. Australia's most popular SUV for good reason, reliable, practical, and well-specced from the factory. And if you're reading this, you're making the next sensible decision: getting a dash cam fitted before something happens on the road.

Here's what works well on the CX-5 and what to watch for.

What's the Best Dash Cam for the Mazda CX-5?

Our top pick for the Mazda CX-5 is the VIOFO A229 Plus. It gives you 2K front and 2K rear recording, solid low-light performance using a Sony STARVIS 2 sensor, and a slim, compact form that tucks neatly behind the rear-view mirror. The front camera won't obstruct your line of sight and sits cleanly within the top portion of the CX-5's wide windscreen.

For drivers who want a step up in resolution, the VIOFO A329S shoots 4K at 60 frames per second from the front and supports an optional third interior cabin camera. If you regularly carry passengers or want full cabin coverage, that's worth considering.

Does the Mazda CX-5 Have a Mirror USB Port?

Some Mazda CX-5 variants, particularly 2019 and newer models on higher trim levels, have a small USB port near the rear-view mirror bracket intended to power accessories like dash cams. If your CX-5 has this port, it's a clean and convenient power source for the front camera lead. Check your owner's manual or ask your Mazda dealer to confirm whether your specific build has it.

If your CX-5 doesn't have the mirror port, or if you want parking mode (the camera recording while the car is parked and engine off), a professional hardwire install to the fuse box is the right approach.

Pro Tip: Want parking mode on your CX-5 without worrying about flattening your battery? The VIOFO HK6 hardwire cable includes a built-in low-voltage cutoff. It shuts the camera down before your battery drops to a level that would leave you stranded. Our battery drain guide explains exactly how it works.

Where to Mount a Dash Cam in a Mazda CX-5

Mount the camera on the inside of the windscreen near the top centre, as close to the rear-view mirror as possible. The CX-5's wide windscreen and elevated seating position give you a strong field of view from this location. Keep the camera behind the wiper sweep zone so rain doesn't obscure the lens.

Avoid mounting too low or in a position that sits in your direct line of sight. Australian road rules require the camera not to significantly obstruct the driver's view, so top centre behind the mirror is both legal and practical.

Should You Get a Rear Camera Too?

Yes. Rear-end collisions are the most common type of crash on Australian roads, and a rear camera is the only way to capture clear proof of what happened behind you. On the CX-5, the rear camera cable runs down the D-pillar and under the boot lid trim to the rear glass, where the camera mounts to the inside of the windscreen above the wiper.

Routing cables properly through the CX-5 takes around an hour if you know what you're doing. If you'd rather not pull apart the interior trim yourself, our network of installers can handle it. A professional, factory-finish install means no visible cables and no pulled trim clips. Check out our dash cam installation guide to see what the process involves.

What About Parking Mode on the CX-5?

Parking mode lets your dash cam record events while the car is unattended. A motion or impact trigger saves a short video clip when something happens near the vehicle, whether that's a car park door ding, a hit-and-run, or someone trying the door handle overnight.

To run parking mode, the camera needs power after the engine is off. That requires a hardwire connection to a fused circuit in your CX-5's fuse box, paired with a low-voltage cutoff cable to protect the battery. Our complete parking mode guide covers every option in detail.

Ready to Get Sorted?

Browse the VIOFO range to compare the A229 Plus and A329S, or jump to our Best Dash Cam Australia 2026 guide if you're still weighing up options. Michael and Harrison are happy to help you find the right setup for your CX-5. Get in touch and we'll have you sorted in no time.