The passenger compartment of the Mazda 3 remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy readings showed good protection for all critical body regions of the passenger. Good protection was provided to the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger. Mazda showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and those sitting in different positions. In the full-width, rigid barrier test, maximum points were scored for the front driver and rear passenger occupants, with good protection of all critical parts of the body. Similarly, in the side barrier test and the more severe side pole impact, all parts of the body were well protected and the car scored full points. Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision. A geometric assessment of the rear seats also indicated good whiplash protection. The standard-fit autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system, known as 'Smart Brake Support', performed well in tests of its functionality at the low speeds, typical of city driving, at which many whiplash injuries occur. Collisions were avoided in all test scenarios.
In the frontal offset test, good protection was provided to both the 6 and 10 year infants. Similarly, in the side barrier impact, all critical parts of the body were well protected for both dummies and the Mazda 3 scored maximum points for its performance for child protection in the dynamic tests. The front passenger airbag can be disabled to allow a rearward-facing child restraint to be used in that seating position. Clear information is provided to the driver regarding the status of the airbag and the system was rewarded. All of the child restraint types for which the Mazda 3 is designed could be properly installed and accommodated.
The protection provided by the bonnet to the head of a struck pedestrian was predominantly good, and at least adequate over almost all of the surface. Protection of pedestrian's legs and of the pelvis area was good in all test areas and the Mazda 3 scored maximum points. The AEB system can detect vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists. In tests of these functionalities, the system demonstrated good performance for pedestrians and adequate performance in the more challenging cyclist scenarios.
The 2019 Mazda 3 has a seatbelt reminder for the front and rear seats as standard. The AEB system performed well in tests of its functionality at highway speeds. The speed assistance system uses a camera and digital mapping to identify the local speed limit and offers the driver the opportunity to set the limiter appropriately. The lane support system assists in preventing the vehicle from drifting out of lane but does not intervene in more critical scenarios, as do the systems on some cars.
The passenger compartment of the Mazda 3 remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy readings showed good protection for all critical body regions of the passenger. Good protection was provided to the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger. Mazda showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and those sitting in different positions. In the full-width, rigid barrier test, maximum points were scored for the front driver and rear passenger occupants, with good protection of all critical parts of the body. Similarly, in the side barrier test and the more severe side pole impact, all parts of the body were well protected and the car scored full points. Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision. A geometric assessment of the rear seats also indicated good whiplash protection. The standard-fit autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system, known as 'Smart Brake Support', performed well in tests of its functionality at the low speeds, typical of city driving, at which many whiplash injuries occur. Collisions were avoided in all test scenarios.
In the frontal offset test, good protection was provided to both the 6 and 10 year infants. Similarly, in the side barrier impact, all critical parts of the body were well protected for both dummies and the Mazda 3 scored maximum points for its performance for child protection in the dynamic tests. The front passenger airbag can be disabled to allow a rearward-facing child restraint to be used in that seating position. Clear information is provided to the driver regarding the status of the airbag and the system was rewarded. All of the child restraint types for which the Mazda 3 is designed could be properly installed and accommodated.
The protection provided by the bonnet to the head of a struck pedestrian was predominantly good, and at least adequate over almost all of the surface. Protection of pedestrian's legs and of the pelvis area was good in all test areas and the Mazda 3 scored maximum points. The AEB system can detect vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists. In tests of these functionalities, the system demonstrated good performance for pedestrians and adequate performance in the more challenging cyclist scenarios.
The 2019 Mazda 3 has a seatbelt reminder for the front and rear seats as standard. The AEB system performed well in tests of its functionality at highway speeds. The speed assistance system uses a camera and digital mapping to identify the local speed limit and offers the driver the opportunity to set the limiter appropriately. The lane support system assists in preventing the vehicle from drifting out of lane but does not intervene in more critical scenarios, as do the systems on some cars.
The passenger compartment of the Mazda 3 remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy readings showed good protection for all critical body regions of the passenger. Good protection was provided to the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger. Mazda showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and those sitting in different positions. In the full-width, rigid barrier test, maximum points were scored for the front driver and rear passenger occupants, with good protection of all critical parts of the body. Similarly, in the side barrier test and the more severe side pole impact, all parts of the body were well protected and the car scored full points. Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision. A geometric assessment of the rear seats also indicated good whiplash protection. The standard-fit autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system, known as 'Smart Brake Support', performed well in tests of its functionality at the low speeds, typical of city driving, at which many whiplash injuries occur. Collisions were avoided in all test scenarios.
In the frontal offset test, good protection was provided to both the 6 and 10 year infants. Similarly, in the side barrier impact, all critical parts of the body were well protected for both dummies and the Mazda 3 scored maximum points for its performance for child protection in the dynamic tests. The front passenger airbag can be disabled to allow a rearward-facing child restraint to be used in that seating position. Clear information is provided to the driver regarding the status of the airbag and the system was rewarded. All of the child restraint types for which the Mazda 3 is designed could be properly installed and accommodated.
The protection provided by the bonnet to the head of a struck pedestrian was predominantly good, and at least adequate over almost all of the surface. Protection of pedestrian's legs and of the pelvis area was good in all test areas and the Mazda 3 scored maximum points. The AEB system can detect vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists. In tests of these functionalities, the system demonstrated good performance for pedestrians and adequate performance in the more challenging cyclist scenarios.
The 2019 Mazda 3 has a seatbelt reminder for the front and rear seats as standard. The AEB system performed well in tests of its functionality at highway speeds. The speed assistance system uses a camera and digital mapping to identify the local speed limit and offers the driver the opportunity to set the limiter appropriately. The lane support system assists in preventing the vehicle from drifting out of lane but does not intervene in more critical scenarios, as do the systems on some cars.
| Offset Deformable Barrier | Full Width Rigid Barrier |
|---|---|
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| Side Mobile Barrier | Side Pole |
|---|---|
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| Rear Seat | Front Seat |
|---|---|
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Frontal Impact - 16 Pts | Lateral Impact - 8 Pts |
|---|---|
 Restraint for 6 year old child: Britax Römer KIDFIX XP Restraint for 10 year old child: Booster Cushion |  Restraint for 6 year old child: Britax Römer KIDFIX XP Restraint for 10 year old child: Booster Cushion |
Equipment | Front passenger | Row 2 outboard | Row 2 center | Row 3 outboard |
Isofix |  |  | | |
i-Size | | | | |
Integrated CRS | | | | |
| i-Size | Isofix |
|---|---|
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| Seatbelt Attached | Legend |
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System Name | Smart Brake Support | |
Type | Auto-Brake with Forward Collision Warning | |
Operational From | 10 km/h | |
Scenario | Day time | Night time |
Adult crossing the road | | |
Child running from behind parked vehicles | |  |
Adult along the roadside | | |
Scenario | Day time |
Approaching a crossing cyclist | |
Approaching a cyclist along the roadside | |
System Name | Speed Limit Sign Alert |
Speed Limit Info Function | Camera & Map |
Speed Control Function | System advised (accurate to 5km/h) |
Warning | Driver Seat | Front Passenger(s) | Rear Passenger(s) |
Visual | | | |
Audible | | | |
Occupant Detection | | |  |
System Name | Lane-Keep Assist System |
System Type | LKA (including LDW) |
Min Speed (Operational From) | 55km/h |
Performance | |
Emergency Lane Keeping |  |
Lane Keep Assist | |
Human Machine Interface | |
System Name | Smart Brake Support |
Type | Autonomous Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Warning |
Operational From | 4 km/h |
Scenario | Autobrake function only | Driver reacts to warning |
Approaching a stationary car | | |
Approaching a slower moving car | | |
Approaching a braking car | | |
Driver | Passenger | Rear | |
Front Airbag | | | |
Belt Pretensioner | | | |
Belt Loadlimiter | | | |
Knee Airbag | | | |
Driver | Passenger | Rear | |
Side Head Airbag | | | |
Side Chest Airbag | | | |
Side Pelvis Airbag | | | |
Centre Airbag | | | |
Passenger | Rear | |
Isofix | | |
i-Size | | |
Integrated Child Seat | | |
Airbag Cut-Off Switch | | |
Child Presence Detection | | |
Driver | Passenger | Rear | |
Seatbelt Reminder | | | |
Active bonnet | |
AEB vulnerable road users | |
AEB pedestrian - reverse | |
Cyclist dooring prevention | |
AEB motorcyclist | |
AEB car-to-car | |
Speed assistance | |
Lane assist system | |
Fatigue detection | |
Distraction detection | |
Note: other equipment may be available on the vehicle but was not considered in the test year
Date | Event | Rating | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
2019-05-22 | Rating Published | | |
2020-05-22 | Annual Review | | |
2021-05-22 | Annual Review | | |
2026-01-01 | Rating Expired | |
Body type | Variant description | Drivetrain | Rating applies LHD | Rating applies RHD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 door Sedan | 2.0 petrol - Mazda 3 | 4x2 | | |
5 door Hatchback | 1.8 diesel - Mazda 3 | 4x2 | | |
5 door Hatchback | 2.0 petrol - Mazda 3 | 4x4 | | |
4 door Sedan | 1.8 diesel - Mazda 3 | 4x2 | | |
5 door Hatchback | 2.0 petrol - Mazda 3* | 4x2 | | |
