Insuring a Mazda

When the name Mazda is mentioned, two things usually come to mind: performance and affordability. Despite their very affordable price tags, these vehicles tend to pack a wallop in terms of performance. They make it easy for people to afford cars that actually have a little extra pep. It comes as no surprise that they've been quite popular with drivers from all across the United States. In addition to being reasonably priced, these vehicles are relatively inexpensive to insure. With an average annual cost of $1,365.22, this automaker ranks fourth on a list of 36 vehicles. You can rest assured that your monthly premium should be quite reasonable when you own one. Of course, affordability is just one of the many perks of owning a model. Find out additional reasons for their affordable insurance costs below.

Model Statistics

MAZDA3I

What type of Coverage do Mazda3i Owners Choose?

N/A

Average Annual Cost to Insure

PROTEGE

What type of Coverage do Protege Owners Choose?

$555

Average Annual Cost to Insure

MAZDA3

What type of Coverage do Mazda3 Owners Choose?

$1,450

Average Annual Cost to Insure

626

What type of Coverage do 626 Owners Choose?

$569

Average Annual Cost to Insure

MAZDA6I

What type of Coverage do Mazda6i Owners Choose?

N/A

Average Annual Cost to Insure

MAZDA3S

What type of Coverage do Mazda3s Owners Choose?

N/A

Average Annual Cost to Insure

TRIBUTE

What type of Coverage do Tribute Owners Choose?

$650

Average Annual Cost to Insure

MAZDA6S

What type of Coverage do Mazda6s Owners Choose?

N/A

Average Annual Cost to Insure

Miata

What type of Coverage do Miata Owners Choose?

$524

Average Annual Cost to Insure

MAZDA5

What type of Coverage do Mazda5 Owners Choose?

$1,580

Average Annual Cost to Insure

RX8

What type of Coverage do Rx8 Owners Choose?

N/A

Average Annual Cost to Insure

CX-7

What type of Coverage do Cx-7 Owners Choose?

$890

Average Annual Cost to Insure

MPV

What type of Coverage do Mpv Owners Choose?

$660

Average Annual Cost to Insure

CX-9

What type of Coverage do Cx-9 Owners Choose?

$7,200

Average Annual Cost to Insure

MILLENIA

What type of Coverage do Millenia Owners Choose?

$1,500

Average Annual Cost to Insure

B3000

What type of Coverage do B3000 Owners Choose?

N/A

Average Annual Cost to Insure

MAZDASPEED3

What type of Coverage do Mazdaspeed3 Owners Choose?

$675

Average Annual Cost to Insure

RX7

What type of Coverage do Rx7 Owners Choose?

N/A

Average Annual Cost to Insure

MAZDA2

What type of Coverage do Mazda2 Owners Choose?

$2,000

Average Annual Cost to Insure

MAZDA6

What type of Coverage do Mazda6 Owners Choose?

$1,371

Average Annual Cost to Insure

MX-6

What type of Coverage do Mx-6 Owners Choose?

$5,000

Average Annual Cost to Insure

B2200

What type of Coverage do B2200 Owners Choose?

N/A

Average Annual Cost to Insure

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Brief History of the Brand

Like so many other Japanese car brands, Mazda started out well before World War II. It was founded in Hiroshima in 1920. Its founder, Jujiro Matsuda, originally named it the Toyo Cork Kogyo Company. The first of the brand's three-wheeled trucks debuted in 1931 and was dubbed the Mazda. The name was later adopted for the entire brand. Their first small sedan was produced near the end of the 1930s, but World War II came along and caused the automaker to suspend production for a considerable amount of time. The company is notable for helping to produce the first rotary engine and for being the first automaker to offer three different engine options. The first Mazdas debuted in the U.S. in 1970. They temporarily fell out of favor in the 1990s, but they hit their stride again in the early 2000s.

Cheap Prices Keep Rates Down

The main thing that makes these automobiles so affordable to protect is their low MSRPs. Pricing plays a very prominent role in the premium-calculation process. The Mazda3, for instance, has a starting MSRP of $15,200. The snazzy MX-5 Miata convertible can be had for as little as $23,470. If you want an affordable, well-equipped crossover, the CX-9's starting price of just under $30,000 is sure to pique your interest.

Non-Existent Theft Rates Also Help

Cars that are stolen regularly pose serious problems for car insurers. As a result, they tend to hike up premiums for cars that have high theft rates. This isn't an issue for these autos because they are not popularly targeted by thieves. The National Insurance Crime Bureau, or NICB, publishes top-ten lists of the most stolen automobiles in the United State. You won't find a single Mazda vehicle on any of those lists. As a result, these automobiles are especially cheap to protect.

Insurance Prices Stay Low with Good Safety Ratings

The other big thing that companies consider when calculating premiums is safety. Safer vehicles are less likely to result in exorbitant claims, so they tend to have lower premiums. These vehicles are quite safe in accidents of varying severity. The Mazda3, for example, has received four-star and perfect five-star ratings from the U.S. government. In crash tests, the CX-9 has received mostly "Good" ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. A couple "Marginal" ratings appear as well.

The average yearly cost to insure popular models includes:

• CX-9 6-Cylinder Crossover - $1,302.00
• Mazda3 4-Cylinder Sedan - $1,427.00
• MX-5 Miata 4-Cylinder Convertible - $1,307.00