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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Safety Review

May 29, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

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Crash test data is lacking for the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata, but standard safety gear is what you’d expect from a modern roadster.

The 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata features front driver and passenger airbags, as well as side airbags that "provide head and torso protection," according to ConsumerGuide.

Other safety features available on the MX-5 include a tire pressure monitoring system, which can prevent accidents by alerting the driver when the air pressure is low. A good braking system with anti-lock brakes and vehicle stability control also help keep the riders safe, though the stability control system is an option only on the most expensive version of the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.

 

Conclusion

Although the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata hasn't been rated yet in crash tests, it has many safety features standard, and stability control is available.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:No ratingIIHSNo ratingNHTSAanti-skid systemConsumerGuide Crash test data is lacking for the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata, but standard safety gear is what you’d expect from a modern roadster. The 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata features front driver and passenger airbags, as well as side airbags that "provide head and torso protection," according to ConsumerGuide. Other safety features available on the MX-5 include a tire pressure monitoring system, which can prevent accidents by alerting the driver when the air pressure is low. A good braking system with anti-lock brakes and vehicle stability control also help keep the riders safe, though the stability control system is an option only on the most expensive version of the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.   ConclusionAlthough the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata hasn't been rated yet in crash tests, it has many safety features standard, and stability control is available.  2008 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA STYLING | [8 out of 10] Edmunds: "upscale" Kelley Blue Book: "pronounced flair" Jalopnik: "resembles a lightweight power lifter" TheCarConnection.com and other reviewers agree that the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is the closest thing to a reincarnated British ...

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None of the convertibles that compete for attention with the 2008 Mazda MX-5 offer a folding hardtop. However, the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky offer a turbocharged engine option, as does the new MINI Cooper Convertible, which also comes in a dizzying array of trim and styling combinations.

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