Both the interior and exterior handles would move freely but only half the normal distance.
Mazda 5 sliding door stuck.
Upon inspecting the rollers the one roller had a flat side indicating that it had seized.
Door does not lock unlock fix if a door does not lock or unlock on your mazda and the door lock actuator needs to.
How to remove the inside panel of the sliding door for a 2013 mazda 5 link to rear panel removal.
Curse the gods for sticking with such a mess.
First you will need to pry back the door panel so you can access the inside of the door.
The panel can only be removed when the door is opened but you can pry it back enough to get some working room with the door closed if it is stuck shut.
How to test door lock actuator on mazda.
The drivers side sliding door on my 2010 mazda 5 would not open.
Mazda door lock actuator motor replacement.
Door does not lock unlock test if a door does not lock or unlock on your mazda car and you are trying to figure out.
I had a similar problem on my passenger side sliding door on my mazda 5 and just tonight while far away from home on holidays the door popped out of the track that holds the rear of the door scratching and denting my rear quarter panel.
The interior manual sliding door lock unlock mechanism would only slide to the unlock side about half of the way.