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Mazda 6

2003-08 models

MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

Structure/safety cage	Injury measures				Restraints/dummy kinematics
Structure/safety cage	Head/neck	Chest	Leg/foot, left	Leg/foot, right	Restraints/dummy kinematics

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Test details:

The Mazda 6 was introduced in the 2003 model year as a replacement for the Mazda 626.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the B-pillar.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the neck, chest, and both legs indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. A high head acceleration occurred when the dummy's head hit the B-pillar, indicating that injuries to the head would be possible.

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Left to right:

Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well.
Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy's head hit the B-pillar, roof rail, and head restraint during rebound. Head acceleration from the B-pillar hit was high.
There was little change in the position of the dummy's feet following the crash test. Injury risk was low.

Additional features:

Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags with front seat-mounted torso airbags (standard beginning with 2007 models, optional in 2003-06 models)
Antilock brakes (standard beginning with 2006 models, optional on 2003-05 models)

Tested vehicle specifications:

2003 Mazda 6 i 4-door
Class: Midsize moderately priced car
Weight: 3,086 lbs.
Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase: 105 in.
Length: 187 in.
Width: 70 in.
Engine: 2.3 L 4-cylinder
EPA ratings: 23 mpg city | 29 mpg highway

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Last updated: October 23, 2007