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Mazda MX-5

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Mazda MX-5

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Build Dates
Sep 2015 - Dec 2023

On Sale Dates

Sep 2015 - Dec 2023

Applies To
All variants
Vehicle Type
Sports Car
Engine/Fuel Type
Petrol / diesel vehicles

Price Bracket

$35,000 - $65,000

Rating Year/Datestamp
2016
ANCAP Safety Rating

Rating Expires

Expired (Dec 2023)

ANCAP Safety
Tested
2016
ANCAP Safety Report (PDF)

The tested model of Mazda MX-5 was introduced in Australia and New Zealand in mid-2015. This ANCAP safety rating applies to all variants.

Dual frontal, side chest and side head-protecting airbags are standard. Advanced seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats.

A full list of safety features and technologies can be viewed within the Technical Report (see download link).

Assessment Scores

Frontal Offset Score
14.20
out of 16
Side Impact Score
16.00
out of 16
Pole Score
2
out of 2
Seat Belt Reminders Score
3.0
out of 3
Whiplash Protection Score
Good
Pedestrian Protection Score
Good
ESC Score
Standard
Overall Score
35.20
out of 37

SAFETY FEATURES & TECHNOLOGIES

AEB - City
Not available on any variant
AEB - Interurban
Not available on any variant
AEB - VRU
Not available on any variant
AEB - Junction
Not available on any variant
AEB - Backover
Not available on any variant
LSS
Not available on any variant
ANCAP Safety Report
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Media Release
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Mazda MX-5 (Sep 2015 – onwards) frontal offset test at 64km/h
Mazda MX-5 (Sep 2015 – onwards) frontal offset test at 64km/h
Mazda MX-5 (Sep 2015 – onwards) side impact test at 50km/h
Mazda MX-5 (Sep 2015 – onwards) pole test at 29km/h
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