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Mazda 3 sedan

2010-13 models

results also apply to: 2010-13 Mazda 3 hatchback

2013 Mazda 3

SIDE IMPACT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

	Injury measures			Head protection	Structure/safety cage
	Head/neck	Torso	Pelvis/leg	Head protection	Structure/safety cage
Driver
Rear passenger

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Test details:

The Mazda 3 was redesigned for the 2010 model year. The side ratings also apply to the hatchback version of the Mazda 3, also redesigned for the 2010 model year.

Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a fracture of the pelvis would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.

Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.

Head protection:

Driver — The dummy’s head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Rear passenger — The dummy’s head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

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Left to right:

View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test.
View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side airbag.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag.

Additional features:

Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Electronic stability control (standard beginning with 2011 models, optional on 2010 models)
Antilock brakes

Tested vehicle specifications:

2010 Mazda 3 S-Sport 4-door
Class: Small car
Weight: 3,029 lbs.
Side airbags: standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase: 104 in.
Length: 181 in.
Width: 69 in.
Engine: 2.5 L 4-cylinder
EPA ratings: 22 mpg city | 29 mpg highway

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Last updated: October 23, 2012