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2008 Mazda RX-8 2-DR. w/SAB
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What does a 5-Star Rating mean?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) rates vehicles of all makes and models to determine their crash and rollover safety. Our ratings are created with data gathered during controlled crash and rollover tests. Vehicles with the highest ratings receive a 5-Star Rating. Read more about NHTSA's 5-Star Ratings in NCAP Frequently Asked Questions.
For all questions relating to NCAP crash testing, star ratings,
and vehicle safety, please email crash.test@dot.gov
 
This vehicle when rated, had:
Side Impact Airbags Curtain/Torso
Electronic Stability Control No
Vehicle Curb Weight 3003
 
Frontal Crash
 
Driver
Passenger
Head Injury Criterion 485 517
Chest deceleration (g's) 47 38
Femur load l/r1 (lb) 976 / 721 756 / 504
 
Side Crash
 
Front Seat
Rear Seat
Head Injury Criterion (HIC) 282 710
Thoracic Trauma Index (TTI) 58 65
Pelvis Deceleration (g's) 65 53
 
Rollover
Chance of rollover 7%
Static Stability Factor 1.59
Dynamic Test Result No-tip*
Drive RWD
Tire Size 225/45R18
 
Belts & Head Restraints
Adjustable Upper Belt - Front -
Adjustable Upper Belt - Rear -
Seat Belt Extenders Option
Additional Webbing Inches - Driver 16.5
Additional Webbing Inches - Passenger 16.5
Pretensioner Standard Front
Energy Management Feature Standard Front
Integrated Safety Belt -
Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt -
Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System Standard
Rear Seat Head Restraint -
Dynamic Head Restraint -
 
Air Bags
SAB - head protection Standard Curtain Bag For Rows 1 and 2
SAB - chest protection Standard Torso Bag From Seat For Row 1
SAB Out Of Position Testing Meets Specification
Advanced Air Bag Systems Standard
Air Bag On-Off Switch -
 
Driving Safety
4-Wheel ABS Standard
Electronic Stability Control Option
Traction Control Option
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirrors -
Daytime Running Lights -
Auto Door Locks -
Automatic Crash Notification -
Power Window Push Down Lift Up Switch Standard
Power Window Auto Reverse -
 
Other
Built-In Child Seats -
Child Seat Lower Anchorage (LATCH) Standard
Interior Trunk Release Standard
Anti-Theft Features Standard Passive Immobilizer, Passive Alarm
 
Safety concerns: These are safety issues that occur during NCAP tests and that are not reflected in the measurements used to calculate star ratings. Safety concerns are indicated by the symbol (Safety Concern Symbol), placed in the appropriate rating category positioned as a superscript to the right of the right-most star in the rating category. Examples of a safety concern may include (but are not limited to) structural failure or non-intended performance of vehicle components. They can include such things as fuel leakages and door openings.
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