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Mazda 3 sedan

2004-09 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 3 was introduced in the 2004 model year as a replacement for the Protege.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the roof rail.

Injury measures — Measures taken from dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Head acceleration from the roof rail hit was low.

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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 roof rail during rebound. Head acceleration from this hit was low.
Intrusion into the driver's space was minimal, and forces on the legs and feet were low.

Additional features:

Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags with front seat-mounted torso airbags (standard beginning with 2009 models, optional in 2004-08 models)
Electronic stability control (optional beginning with 2007 models)
Antilock brakes (optional)

Tested vehicle specifications:

2004 Mazda 3 s 4-door
Class: Small car
Weight: 2,853 lbs.
Side airbags: none
Wheelbase: 104 in.
Length: 179 in.
Width: 69 in.
Engine: 2.3 L 4-cylinder
EPA ratings: 24 mpg city | 29 mpg highway

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Last updated: January 11, 2012