Crash Tests

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The Mazda 2 was introduced in Australia during 2003. The Maxx … After the crash extreme manual effort was required to open the. driver’s door. …

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Crash Tests
New Car Safety
MAZDA 2
2003 on Dual front airbags
Overall Evaluation
Overall score 25.38 out of 37
Variant:Exclusive 5dr hatch Eng:1.4L litre.
Kerb weight: 1070 kg Category: SMALL CAR
Vehicles built: 2003 Test by Euro NCAP
Important note: The European model was tested by
EuroNCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and
therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different
levels of protection to those described on this page.
Model History and Safety Features
The Mazda 2 was introduced in Australia during 2003. The Maxx
and Neo variants in Australia are similar to the Exclusive variant
tested by Euro NCAP. Dual front airbags are standard equipment.
Side airbags, head-protecting side curtains are optional on the
Maxx and Neo and standard on the Genki from December 2003.
ABS brakes are standard on the Genki variant.
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…