Safety
Standard features include:
- Antilock brakes
- Side-impact airbags for the front seats
- Side curtain airbags and active front head restraints
- Standard electronic stability system
See also:
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions
The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include 6 air bags.
Please verify
the air bags equipped on your vehicle by locating the “SRS AIRBAG” location
indicators. These indicators ar ...
Hood
WARNING:
Always check that the hood is closed
and securely locked:
A hood that is not closed and
securely locked is dangerous as it
could fly open while the vehicle is
moving and block the drive ...
Driving Sideways and Other Assets
As always, the MX-5 has rear-wheel drive with excellent front/rear weight
distribution. At roughly 52/48 (51/49 with the hardtop), its bias is toward
slight understeer, which keeps things safe. An ...