2008 Mazda5 NHTSA NCAP Crash and Rollover Tests

[coolmazda5]

Finally

2008 Mazda5 5-DR. Hatchback w/SAB

• Frontal Driver Rating: 5 stars
• Frontal Passenger Rating: 5 stars
• Side Driver Rating: 5 stars
• Side Rear Passenger Rating: 4 stars
• Rollover 2 Wheel Drive Rating: 4 stars

Source:
http://www.safercar.gov/portal/search?model=7828

Some videos:

Front crash: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qPGDrLIsww
Side impact: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWojbZkAJ0A

 

[Dyx]

WOW Now that's reassuring! Now that really justifies my purchase of the Mazda5. (first) (headbang) (yippy)

 

[dreamym5]

finally...my long waited question been answered...(drive2)

 

[AO928]

That link didn't work for me....

Try this.

http://www.safercar.gov/portal/search?model=7828

 

[coolmazda5]

Thanks AO928, I updated the link in my post with your info as well...

 

[PatEllis15]

Not being familiar with how the tests and the scores are done, BUT, being a good driver, does anyone know if the 5 was penalized on the roll-over test because it doesn't have stability control?


Looks like those light weight rear doors could use a little more stiffness...

Pat E

 

[coolmazda5]

Not being familiar with how the tests and the scores are done, BUT, being a good driver, does anyone know if the 5 was penalized on the roll-over test because it doesn't have stability control?

I'll provide my non-expert answer here, but see the numbers for a Rondo, which has ESC standard. I don't see a noticeable difference.


2008 Rondo:
Chance of rollover 13%
Static Stability Factor 1.32
Dynamic Test Result No-tip*
Drive FWD
Tire Size P205/60R16

2008 Mazda5:
Chance of rollover 14%
Static Stability Factor 1.30
Dynamic Test Result No-tip*
Drive FWD
Tire Size P205/50R17

 

[coolmazda5]

Do you mind if I take the 2 rear wheels? I can bring my own tools

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-bXLEJlh5c

 

[dima_rus]

Do you mind if I take the 2 rear wheels? I can bring my own tools

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-bXLEJlh5c

oh man, I can't look at that!!!! I can't see that car crashing into the wall. I'm going to have nightmares