Safety technology

Safety technology

Mazda safety technology encompasses a range of advanced safety systems and technologies specifically designed to protect the vehicle occupants.

These technologies combined with great driving dynamics, superb handling and control features, and a host of features such as energy-absorbing cabin trim, and improved head/tail lamp design for increased visibility, provide a feeling of total confidence and safety.

To find out how they work and why they make Mazda cars a very safe choice, please click on a technology.


Airbags
Once a collision has occurred, MAIDAS disperses the impact energy and keeps occupants safe by minimising cabin deformation. Because we're looking at a frontal impact, the airbags should now deploy.
FInd out more about airbags
Anti-lock Braking System - ABS
ABS works by detecting individual wheel-lock and momentarily releasing the brakes on that wheel, by decreasing the amount of brake fluid supplied to the wheel to allow the wheel to regain traction. Anti-lock braking systems were first introduced onto Australian roads in the early 1980's and it is now standard equipment on many vehicles.
Find out more about ABS technology
Collapsible Brake Pedals
After airbags have deployed, and almost simultaneously with the steering wheel collapsing away from the driver, the brake pedal also moves away and down from the driver, preventing lower leg injury.
Find out more about Collapsible Brake Pedals
Electronic Break-force Distribution - EBD
EBD allocates braking force to the wheels with the most grip, according to vehicle loading.
Find out more about electronic Break-force Distribution (EBD)
Emergency Brake Assist - EBA
Brake-assist monitors brake pedal force and input speed to determine when emergency braking is occurring. When detected, it automatically applies maximum braking force to all wheels.
Find out more about Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
Occupant Safety Cell
If a collision has occurred, despite all efforts, in the split second that follows the MAIDAS body structure provides additional protection to the occupants.
Find out more about Occupant Safety Cell technology
Seat belts
As a driver applies the brakes during a collision, their body begins to exert pressure on the seat belt. The seatbelt safety features are the next feature to come into play.
Find out more about Seat belts technology
Steering Wheel
The SRS airbags effectively cushion the occupants as their bodies are thrown forward in a collision. Another safety feature is the steering wheel collapsing to prevent injury to the driver.
Find out more about Steering Wheel technology
Whiplash Minimising Seats
In the event of a rear impact, whiplash-minimising front seats protect the necks of the driver and front passenger.
Find out more about Mazda's whiplash-minimising front seats