Safety
Standard safety features include antilock brakes and side-impact airbags. Traction control and an electronic stability system are included in the optional Premium Package, which is available on Grand Touring trims. Many affordable cars, by comparison, now have standard stability systems. For a full list of safety features, check out the Standard Equipment & Specs page.
The Miata hasn't been crash-tested by the federal government or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
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How the Air BagsWork
How the Front Air BagsWork
When air bag crash sensors detect a frontal impact of greater than moderate
force, an
electrical current is sent to the inflators.
Gases are produced to inflate the fro ...
Traction Control System (TCS)
The Traction Control System (TCS).
enhances traction and safety by
controlling engine torque and braking.
When the TCS detects driving wheel
slippage, it lowers engine torque and
operates the bra ...
The Inside
Here's where the Mazda5's small size catches up with it. When compared to
larger minivans, there's just not a lot of extra space behind the front bucket
seats. The Mazda5 does, however, make effic ...