The Mazda 3 was redesigned for the 2019 model year. Driver-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Mazda as part of frontal crash test verification . These ratings apply to both the sedan and hatchback versions of the Mazda 3.

The Mazda 3 was redesigned for the 2019 model year. Passenger-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Mazda as part of frontal crash test verification . These ratings apply to both the sedan and hatchback versions of the Mazda 3.

The Mazda 3 was redesigned for the 2019 model year. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Mazda as part of frontal crash test verification . These ratings apply to both the sedan and hatchback versions of the Mazda 3.

Rating applies to both the Mazda 3 sedan (tested) and the structurally similar Mazda 3 hatchback.

Headlights

Ratings are given for 3 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.

Trim level(s) Premium trim Low-beam headlight type LED projector High-beam headlight type LED projector Curve-adaptive? Yes High-beam assist? Yes Overall rating

A Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: car-simpler car-simpler car-simpler car-simpler car-simpler 0 ft 100 ft 200 ft 300 ft 400 ft 500 ft 600 ft Low beams Optimal low-beam illumination High beams Optimal high-beam illumination High-beam assist credit Low beams

On the straightaway, visibility was fair on the right side of the road and inadequate on the left side. On curves, visibility was good on both right curves, fair on the sharp left curve and inadequate on the gradual left curve. The low beams never exceeded glare limits. High beams

On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good in all 4 tests. High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and on both left curves. Technical measurements for this test Trim level(s) Premium trim Low-beam headlight type LED projector High-beam headlight type LED projector Curve-adaptive? Yes High-beam assist? Yes Overall rating

Applies to 2019-20 models A LOW BEAMS Average minimum useful

illumination distance (5 lux) Amount glare

exceeded threshold Straightaway right edge 80.8 m None Straightaway left edge 44.3 m None 250m radius right curve, right edge 79.3 m None 250m radius left curve, left edge 44.1 m None 150m radius right curve, right edge 75.1 m None 150m radius left curve, left edge 46.7 m None HIGH BEAMS Average minimum useful

illumination distance (5 lux) Straightaway right edge 156.6 m Straightaway left edge 166.4 m 250m radius right curve, right edge 81.1 m 250m radius left curve, left edge 80.7 m 150m radius right curve, right edge 76.9 m 150m radius left curve, left edge 65.6 m

Trim level(s) Select trim

Preferred trim Low-beam headlight type LED projector High-beam headlight type LED projector Curve-adaptive? No High-beam assist? Yes Overall rating

A Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: car-simpler car-simpler car-simpler car-simpler car-simpler 0 ft 100 ft 200 ft 300 ft 400 ft 500 ft 600 ft Low beams Optimal low-beam illumination High beams Optimal high-beam illumination High-beam assist credit Low beams

On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and fair on the left side. On curves, visibility was good on both right curves, fair on the sharp left curve and inadequate on the gradual left curve. The low beams never exceeded glare limits. High beams

On the straightaway, visibility was good on the left side of the road and fair on the right side. On curves, visibility was fair on both right curves and inadequate on both left curves. High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and on both left curves. Technical measurements for this test Trim level(s) Select trim

Preferred trim Low-beam headlight type LED projector High-beam headlight type LED projector Curve-adaptive? No High-beam assist? Yes Overall rating

Applies to 2019-20 models A LOW BEAMS Average minimum useful

illumination distance (5 lux) Amount glare

exceeded threshold Straightaway right edge 102.7 m None Straightaway left edge 52.6 m None 250m radius right curve, right edge 71.9 m None 250m radius left curve, right edge 44.5 m None 150m radius right curve, right edge 56.7 m None 150m radius left curve, right edge 47.6 m None HIGH BEAMS Average minimum useful

illumination distance (5 lux) Straightaway right edge 131.7 m Straightaway left edge 145.1 m 250m radius right curve, right edge 72.8 m 250m radius left curve, left edge 51.7 m 150m radius right curve, right edge 55.7 m 150m radius left curve, left edge 47.9 m

Trim level(s) Base trim Low-beam headlight type LED projector High-beam headlight type LED projector Curve-adaptive? No High-beam assist? No Overall rating

A Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: car-simpler car-simpler car-simpler car-simpler car-simpler 0 ft 100 ft 200 ft 300 ft 400 ft 500 ft 600 ft Low beams Optimal low-beam illumination High beams Optimal high-beam illumination Low beams

On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and fair on the left side. On curves, visibility was good on both right curves, fair on the sharp left curve and inadequate on the gradual left curve. The low beams never exceeded glare limits. High beams

On the straightaway, visibility was good on the left side of the road and fair on the right side. On curves, visibility was fair on both right curves and inadequate on both left curves. Technical measurements for this test Trim level(s) Base trim Low-beam headlight type LED projector High-beam headlight type LED projector Curve-adaptive? No High-beam assist? No Overall rating

Applies to 2019 models A LOW BEAMS Average minimum useful

illumination distance (5 lux) Amount glare

exceeded threshold Straightaway right edge 102.7 m None Straightaway left edge 52.6 m None 250m radius right curve, right edge 71.9 m None 250m radius left curve, right edge 44.5 m None 150m radius right curve, right edge 56.7 m None 150m radius left curve, right edge 47.6 m None HIGH BEAMS Average minimum useful

illumination distance (5 lux) Straightaway right edge 131.7 m Straightaway left edge 145.1 m 250m radius right curve, right edge 72.8 m 250m radius left curve, left edge 51.7 m 150m radius right curve, right edge 55.7 m 150m radius left curve, left edge 47.9 m

How headlights are evaluated