Brand hub · IIHS data updated 2026-09-16
Mazda Safety Ratings (2026)
Every current Mazda model in IIHS records, scored with the same formula as our main ranking, plus real-world death rates for used Mazda models where the data exists.
The safest current Mazda is the 2026 Mazda CX 70, scoring 95.4/100 with an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award, #21 of 136 in our overall ranking. Mazda has 9 current models in IIHS records, 9 with complete crash-test results; 9 earned a 2026 Top Safety Pick+ and 0 earned a Top Safety Pick.
Mazda safety weighted by sales
Mazda’s sales-weighted current-model score is 92.9/100, covering 97.5% of its 201,834 reported U.S. sales in January–June 2026. Its TSP+ sales-mix proxy is 97.5%. Ranges reflect unpublished variant splits, not statistical confidence intervals.
Sales basis: manufacturer release. Mazda January–June 2026 U.S. sales. Checked 2026-09-16.
See sales weights, matched models and exclusions
| Sales bucket | Units / share | Current score | TSP+ mapping | Matched records / limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-50 TTL | 64,819 32.1% | 91.7 | All mapped variants | 2026 Mazda CX 50 |
| CX-5 | 62,692 31.1% | 94.2 | All mapped variants | 2026 Mazda CX 5 |
| CX-30 | 21,616 10.7% | 93.1 | All mapped variants | 2026 Mazda CX 30 |
| CX-90 TTL | 21,271 10.5% | 95.4 | All mapped variants | 2026 Mazda CX 90; 2026 Mazda CX 90 PHEV Combined sales; variant split unavailable. Score and award ranges use the listed current variants. |
| Mazda 3 Sdn | 12,102 6.0% | 89.6 | All mapped variants | 2026 Mazda 3 (Sedan) |
| Mazda 3 HB | 8,350 4.1% | 89.6 | All mapped variants | 2026 Mazda 3 (Hatchback) |
| CX-70 TTL | 5,974 3.0% | 95.4 | All mapped variants | 2026 Mazda CX 70; 2026 Mazda CX 70 PHEV Combined sales; variant split unavailable. Score and award ranges use the listed current variants. |
| MX-5 Miata | 5,010 2.5% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
How sales weighting and variant ranges work
Current ratings, weighted by January–June 2026 U.S. sales. The mean is the sum of each current score × its model’s sales, divided by sales with complete, compatible scores. High-volume models therefore count more. This changes brand aggregation only; individual vehicle scores and ranks are unchanged.
A range shows the possible mix of separately rated variants when their sales split is unpublished. We count a combined sales total once. Unmatched models, unresolved body styles and incomplete scores are excluded from the mean and reduce its sales coverage. Do not compare a brand covering a small slice of sales with one covering nearly its whole lineup as though the evidence were equal.
The TSP+ sales-mix proxy divides sales mapped to current TSP+ records by all reported brand sales. A range reflects award differences within mapped variants. Unmatched sales add nothing to this proxy; they are not rated failures. Current model years, build dates and required equipment still apply: this is a sales-mix comparison of current designs, not the percentage of vehicles delivered in the first half that actually qualified for an award. It is not a death-risk estimate.
Every current Mazda ranked by safety
Where two vehicles score the same, the injury measures behind that score break the tie; vehicles matching on both share a rank. The score is 55% primary IIHS tests, 25% selected occupant-protection details, 10% pedestrian front crash prevention, and 10% class context. Missing evidence never counts as passing. Class rank compares each model with every vehicle in its IIHS class, not just other Mazda models.
| Rank | Vehicle | Class | Class rank | IIHS award | Starts at | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Mazda CX 70 | Midsize SUVs | 7 of 32 | TSP+ | ~$42,250 | 95.4 |
| 1 | 2026 Mazda CX 70 PHEV | Midsize SUVs | 7 of 32 | TSP+ | ~$44,250 | 95.4 |
| 1 | 2026 Mazda CX 90 | Midsize SUVs | 7 of 32 | TSP+ | ~$39,300 | 95.4 |
| 1 | 2026 Mazda CX 90 PHEV | Midsize SUVs | 7 of 32 | TSP+ | ~$50,695 | 95.4 |
| 5 | 2026 Mazda CX 5 | Small SUVs | 2 of 28 | TSP+ | ~$29,990 | 94.2 |
| 6 | 2026 Mazda CX 30 | Small SUVs | 4 of 28 | TSP+ | ~$25,975 | 93.1 |
| 7 | 2026 Mazda CX 50 | Small SUVs | 7 of 28 | TSP+ | ~$29,900 | 91.7 |
| 8 | 2026 Mazda 3 (Hatchback) | Small cars | 5 of 16 | TSP+ | ~$25,650 | 89.6 |
| 8 | 2026 Mazda 3 (Sedan) | Small cars | 5 of 16 | TSP+ | ~$24,650 | 89.6 |
Prices are approximate base MSRPs excluding destination. TSP+ is IIHS Top Safety Pick+; TSP is Top Safety Pick. Full weights and rules are on the methodology page.
Real-world death rates for used Mazda models
Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years from the July 2026 IIHS driver death rate study (2021–2024 crashes), compared with the average for each model's class. Lower is better. These are older model years and are separate from the crash-test scores above.
| Vehicle | Model years | Driver death rate | Class average | 95% confidence bounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-9 4WD | 2020-23 | 16 | 24 | 0–36 |
| Mazda CX-5 4WD | 2020-23 | 17 | 38 | 8–27 |
| Mazda CX-30 4WD | 2020-23 | 28 | 38 | 7–50 |
| Mazda 3 2WD | 2020-23 | 46 | 79 | 5–87 |
Green means at or below the class average; red means above it. Every used model is on the safest used cars page.
Older Mazda model years
Earlier model years with IIHS results on this site. They are not part of the current ranking.
Questions people ask about Mazda safety
Is Mazda a safe brand?
Mazda has 9 current models in IIHS records, 9 with complete crash-test records. 9 earned a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and 0 earned a Top Safety Pick. The best current Mazda is the 2026 Mazda CX 70 at 95.4/100, #21 of 136 in our overall ranking. Safety varies more between models than between brands, so pick the model first.
What is the safest Mazda?
The safest current Mazda in our 2026 ranking is the 2026 Mazda CX 70 (midsize suvs), scoring 95.4/100 with an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award. It ranks #7 of 32 in its class.
Which Mazda models earned Top Safety Pick+ in 2026?
9 current Mazda models earned a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+: Mazda CX 70, Mazda CX 70 PHEV, Mazda CX 90, Mazda CX 90 PHEV, Mazda CX 5, Mazda CX 30, Mazda CX 50, Mazda 3 (Hatchback), Mazda 3 (Sedan).
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