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.
See also:
Mazda5 2009 Review
Editor's note: This review was written in April 2008 about the 2008 Mazda5.
Little of substance has changed with this year's model. To see what's new for
2009, click here, or check out a side-by-s ...
Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a few
precautions in the first 1,000 km (600
miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of your Mazda.
- Don't race the engine.
- Don't maintain on ...
Monitoring and Maintenance
qConstant Monitoring
The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic
system:
- Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit).
- Front air bag sensor.
- Air bag mo ...