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Mazda 32005-08 models mfg. after Aug. 2004SIDE IMPACT TEST WITHOUT OPTIONAL SIDE AIRBAGSOVERALL EVALUATION: Poor Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cageHead/neck Torso Pelvis/legDriver Poor Poor Marginal Poor AcceptableRear passenger Acceptable Acceptable Good MarginalImportant: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.Test details:The Mazda 3 was introduced in the 2004 model year as a replacement for the Protege.All 2005 and later Mazda 3 models manufactured after August 2004 include door trim panel changes to improve occupant protection in side-impact crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).Injury measures:Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that serious skull fracture and/or brain injuries plus rib fractures and/or internal organ injuries would be likely in a crash of this severity. A fracture of the pelvis also would be possible.Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that head injuries plus rib fractures and/or internal organ injuries would be possible in a crash of this severity.Head protection:Driver — The dummy's head was hit by the intruding barrier, producing high head injury measures.Rear passenger — The dummy's head was hit by the window frame and window sill of the rear passenger door, producing moderately high head injury measures.