HIGHWAY SAFETY RESEARCH & COMMUNICATIONS

Mazda 6

2009 - 2013 models

OVERALL BUMPER EVALUATION: Poor

OVERALL WEIGHTED AVERAGE DAMAGE: $871


TEST DETAILS: During the front full-overlap test, the bumper system engaged the barrier, resulting in cover, absorber, reinforcement, and grille damage. During the rear full-overlap test, the bumper engaged the barrier, limiting damage to the cover, absorber, and reinforcement. During the front corner test, there was no bumper/barrier lateral engagement, resulting in the headlamp being crushed by the barrier backstop. Additionally, the windshield washer reservoir was crushed. During the rear corner test, the bumper engaged the barrier, denting the end of the reinforcement and buckling the cover.

Front full
test damage:
$742
Rear full
test damage:
$768
Front corner
test damage:
$1,437
Rear corner
test damage:
$767

 

Click on photo for larger view | damage repair estimates are as of June, 2009

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