ANCAP crash test results

Mazda2 (LHD) with ESC | 2008 on

Front, side and head airbags*

Occupant protection score: 32.49 out of 37

Important note: The left-hand-drive European model with 1.3 litre engine was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page.

* Safety equipment, as tested, not standard on all variants

Model history and safety features

The tested model of Mazda2 was introduced in Australia at the end of 2007. Dual front airbags and antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) are standard. Side airbags and curtains are standard in New Zealand. ESC is standard on the Sport variant in New Zealand but is not available on the Classic variant. Intelligent seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats.

The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.

Occupant protection:

The Mazda2 scored 15.55 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. There was a slight risk of serious chest and leg injury for the driver. The vehicle scored 14.78 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. There was a slight risk of serious chest and abdomen injury for the driver. A further two points were earned in the optional pole test. This ANCAP 5 star rating only applies to models fitted with ESC.

Frontal offset crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 3.59 pts, upper legs 4 pts, lower legs 3.96 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The brake pedal moved rearwards by 45 mm and upwards 17 mm. The steering wheel hub moved 4mm forward, 26 mm upward and 10 mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar moved 4 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash.

The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. There were no knee hazards. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.

Side impact crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 3.78 pts, abdomen 4 pts, pelvis 4 pts.

A rear door opened during the crash.

The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test, since it had head-protecting side airbags and scored four points for the head in the side impact test. The manufacturer decided to go ahead with the pole test and the vehicle earned a further two points.

Injury measurements

Body region		Offset crash test at 64 km/h (v4.1)		Side impact crash test at 50 km/h (v4.1)
		Driver	Passenger	Driver
Head HIC		231	225	778
Acceleration (g for 3ms)		40.5	37.0	27.7
Neck - Shear (kN)		0.37	0.41	-
- Tension (kN)		1.23	0.70	-
- Extension (Nm)		11.0	9.8	-
Chest Accln (g for 3ms)		-	-	-
Compression (mm)		24.85	23.03	14.34
Viscous criterion (m/s)		0.09	0.06	0.09
Abdomen - Force (kN)		-	-	0.77
Pelvis - Force (kN)		-	-	2.40
Upper legs - Force (kN)	Left	0.24	1.63
	Right	0.00	0.40
Knee displ (mm)	Left	0.00	2.10
	Right	0.00	0.00
Lower legs - Force (kN)	Left	1.80	1.09
	Right	1.75	1.30
Index (Upper/Low)	Left	0.41 / 0.18	0.14 / 0.16
	Right	0.33 / 0.18	0.27 / 0.16

Bonus points (maximum 5)

Pole test: 2 pts

Seat belt reminders: 2 (see table below for details)

Modifiers - deductions from offset test scores

Head		No deduction
Chest		No deduction
Upper leg	Variable & conc. loading	No deduction
Lower leg		No deduction
Foot score		Score 4 points

Note: Steering column and pedal movements are measured relative to the driver's seat.

Modifiers - deductions from side impact test scores

Chest	Backplate load	0.22 pt deduction
Door opened		1 pt deduction

Pedestrian protection rating:

Child head impacts	7.66
Adult head impacts	4
Upper leg impacts	2.38
Lower leg impacts	4.45
Total (out of 36)	18.49

 

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Page created: 29 January 2008