Small overlap front
The small overlap front evaluation consists of a driver-side and a passenger-side component. If the results of the two evaluations differ, then the combined small overlap rating is equal to the lower rating.
Driver-side
- Rating applies to 2019-25 models
Tested vehicle: 2019 Mazda 3 4-door
The Mazda 3 was redesigned for the 2019 model year. Driver-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Mazda. These ratings apply to both the sedan and hatchback versions of the Mazda 3.
| Overall driver-side evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | |
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | VTN1905 |
|---|---|
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 3 |
| Footrest (cm) | 5 |
| Left toepan (cm) | 1 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 3 |
| Parking brake (cm) | |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 1 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Steering column | 0 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 1 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 2 |
| Lower instrument panel (cm) | 2 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTN1905 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 230 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.6 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 14 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.27 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 31 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.7 |
| Right | 0.3 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 1 |
| Right | 1 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.43 |
| Right | 0.64 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 2.4 |
| Right | 1.6 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 64 |
| Right | 48 |
Passenger-side
- Rating applies to 2019-25 models
Tested vehicle: 2019 Mazda 3 Preferred 4-door
The Mazda 3 was redesigned for the 2019 model year. Passenger-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Mazda. These ratings apply to both the sedan and hatchback versions of the Mazda 3.
| Overall passenger-side evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | |
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on passenger side
| Test ID | VTP1911 |
|---|---|
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 5 |
| Footrest (cm) | 5 |
| Right toepan (cm) | 3 |
| Center toepan (cm) | 3 |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 0 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Center dash (cm) | 2 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 5 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 7 |
| Right lower dash (cm) | 5 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | VTP1911 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 172 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.5 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 13 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.16 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 19 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 1.3 |
| Right | 1.3 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 2 |
| Right | 5 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.41 |
| Right | 0.69 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 3.5 |
| Right | 3.4 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 70 |
| Right | 71 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTP1911 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 94 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.1 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 10 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.20 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 29 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.3 |
| Right | 0.6 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 1 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.38 |
| Right | 0.31 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 0.5 |
| Right | 2.2 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 40 |
| Right | 54 |
Moderate overlap front: updated test
Rating applies to 2024-25 models
Tested vehicle: 2024 Mazda 3 2.5 S 4-door
The Mazda 3 was redesigned for the 2019 model year. These ratings apply to the sedan variant only.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Thigh/hip | |
| Leg/foot | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Thigh | |
|
Rear passenger restraints and dummy kinematics
| |
View of the vehicle after the crash showing the airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.
The rear passenger dummy's head came close to contacting the front seatback, which increases the risk of head injuries.
Rear passenger dummy injury values indicate a low risk of injury to the head or neck and chest. During the crash, the shoulder belt remained in an ideal position on the dummy’s chest.
The rear passenger dummy's lap belt remained in the ideal position on the pelvis.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CEF2351 |
|---|---|
| Footwell intrusion | |
| Footrest (cm) | 3 |
| Left (cm) | 6 |
| Center (cm) | 7 |
| Right (cm) | 2 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 6 |
| Instrument panel rearward movement | |
| Left (cm) | 0 |
| Right (cm) | 0 |
| Steering column movement | |
| Upward (cm) | 0 |
| Rearward (cm) | -5 |
| A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 0 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CEF2351 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 263 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.4 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 8 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.26 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 29 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.5 |
| Right | 0.7 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 1 |
| Right | 0 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.30 |
| Right | 0.39 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 1.7 |
| Right | 2.0 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 43 |
| Right | 34 |
Rear passenger injury measures
| Test ID | CEF2351 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 for head contact during forward excursion |
no contact
|
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.7 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.3 |
| Maximum Nij for head contact during forward excursion |
no contact
|
| Chest | |
| Chest index | 21 |
| Shoulder belt tension (kN) | 3.7 |
| Thigh (kN) | |
| Left femur compression | 0.1 |
| Right femur compression | 0.1 |
Side: updated test
Rating applies to 2023-25 models
Tested vehicle: 2023 Mazda 3 4-door
The Mazda 3 was redesigned for the 2019 model year. Beginning with 2023 models, improvements were made to the front side airbag and a rear side airbag was added to improve occupant protection in side crashes. Side 2.0 ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2023 Mazda 3 conducted. These ratings apply to both the sedan and hatchback versions of the Mazda 3.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis | |
| Driver head protection | |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis | |
| Rear passenger head protection | |
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | VTS2221 |
|---|---|
| B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm) | -16.5 |
| Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. | |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTS2221 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 122 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.1 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.4 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 38 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.5 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 42 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 36 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 8.45 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.92 |
| Pelvis | |
| Combined force (kN) | 4.5 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | VTS2221 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 156 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.5 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.1 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 22 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.2 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 22 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 19 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 5.90 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.36 |
| Pelvis | |
| Combined force (kN) | 1.5 |
Headlights
Ratings are given for 2 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.
Trim level(s)
- 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus trim
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
|---|---|
| High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | Yes |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating | |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on both right curves, fair on the sharp left curve and inadequate on the gradual left curve.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on both right curves and fair on both left curves.
High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and on both left curves.
| Trim level(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | Yes |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2020-25 models |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 90.5 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 49.2 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 88.5 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 45.8 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 79.6 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 46.3 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 147.6 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 169.4 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 92.0 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 71.5 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 80.9 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 65.0 m |
Trim level(s)
- 2.5 S trim
- 2.5 S Select Sport trim
- 2.5 S Preferred trim
- 2.5 S Carbon Edition trim
- 2.5 Carbon Turbo trim
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
|---|---|
| High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating | |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and fair on the left side. On curves, visibility was good on both right curves, fair on the sharp left curve and inadequate on the gradual left curve.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the left side of the road and fair on the right side. On curves, visibility was fair on both right curves and inadequate on both left curves.
High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and on both left curves.
| Trim level(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2019-25 models |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 102.7 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 52.6 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 71.9 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, right edge | 44.5 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 56.7 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, right edge | 47.6 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 131.7 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 145.1 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 72.8 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 51.7 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 55.7 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 47.9 m |
Front crash prevention: pedestrian
Child seat anchors
Rating applies to 2019-25 models
| Overall evaluation | + extra LATCH positions |
| Vehicle trim | Select |
| Seat type | leatherette |
This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.
It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor and the ability to borrow lower anchors from the other seating positions.
Note: When anchors are borrowed, they aren't available to use in their designated positions.
| Overall evaluation | + extra LATCH positions |
| Vehicle trim | Select |
| Seat type | leatherette |
| G | Good |
| A | Acceptable |
| M | Marginal |
| P | Poor |
| Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated. | |
thether anchor symbol | Tether anchor |
lower anchor symbol | Lower anchors |
| Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s) | |
| No hardware available |
Details by seating position
| 1 | |
|---|---|
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| not too deep in seat | |
| not too much force needed to attach | |
| easy to maneuver around anchors | |
| 2 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| Can be borrowed from 1 and 3 | |
| 3 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| not too deep in seat | |
| not too much force needed to attach | |
| easy to maneuver around anchors |
Seat position 21
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| Open access rated | Yes |
| Depth | Visible |
| Force (lbs) | 0 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 72 |
| Lower anchor B | |
| Open access rated | Yes |
| Depth | Visible |
| Force (lbs) | 0 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 72 |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Rear deck |
| Confusing hardware present | No |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
No |
| Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |
Seat position 22
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| Lower latch is shared for this seat position | |
| Lower anchor B | |
| Lower latch is shared for this seat position | |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Rear deck |
| Confusing hardware present | No |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
No |
| Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |
Seat position 23
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| Open access rated | Yes |
| Depth | Visible |
| Force (lbs) | 0 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 71 |
| Lower anchor B | |
| Open access rated | Yes |
| Depth | Visible |
| Force (lbs) | 0 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 75 |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Rear deck |
| Confusing hardware present | No |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
No |
| Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |