Who is Mazda?
Mazda is a Japanese carmaker based in Hiroshima. Founded as Toyo Cork Kogyo in 1920, it moved into vehicle production with the three-wheeled Mazda-Go truck. The company later became known for its rotary-engine cars and for the MX-5, a two-seat roadster. Its model history also includes small cars, family saloons, people carriers, pickups and SUVs.
What Mazda models appear in the range?
Mazda’s model names reflect changing tastes. The 323, 626 and 929 were familiar saloons in earlier decades, while the B-series pickups and MPV people carrier offered more practical shapes. SUVs have become a major part of the line-up, from the CX-3 and CX-5 to the CX-30 and larger CX models. The Mazda2 and Mazda3 serve smaller-car roles, and the MX-5 remains a two-seat roadster.
The CX-5 has the most EU registrations among the listed Mazda models, followed by the Mazda3 and Mazda2. The Mazda6 and CX-3 also feature prominently in the figures.
How has the Mazda range changed over time?
Mazda’s model history in this range reaches back to 1984, with names such as the 626, B2000 and GLC. The 1990s and early 2000s brought saloons, coupes and practical models including the Premacy and MPV. From the 2010s, the CX SUV family grew, while the Mazda2 and Mazda3 continued as smaller everyday cars.
Some nameplates have lasted across many years. The MX-5 spans 1990–2026, the Mazda3 2004–2026 and the CX-5 2012–2026. The Mazda6 appears through 2025, while the CX-3 runs through 2022.
How is Mazda approaching electrification?
Electrified models sit alongside established petrol and diesel cars in Mazda’s line-up. The Mazda2 Hybrid shares the Mazda2 name, and the Mazda6e appears among the newer models. Available engines and specifications vary by model and market.
Where are Mazda cars sold and measured?
Mazda models are represented in official figures from the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States and Canada. Fuel economy and emissions tests differ by market: European figures use WLTP or, for older results, NEDC; the US uses EPA ratings; and Canada uses the 5-cycle test. Each result is best understood within its own testing system.
Questions and answers
What is Mazda best known for?
Mazda’s Hiroshima roots, its history with rotary engines and the MX-5 roadster are among the best-known parts of its story. Its model history also spans small cars, family models and CX SUVs.
Which Mazda has the most EU registrations in the years shown?
The CX-5 leads the listed Mazda models in official EU registrations, followed by the Mazda3 and Mazda2.
How long has the Mazda MX-5 been in the range?
The MX-5 spans model years 1990–2026, making it one of Mazda’s longest-running nameplates.
Can I compare Mazda fuel economy figures between countries?
Use care when comparing results across markets. European figures follow WLTP or older NEDC procedures, US ratings come from the EPA, and Canadian figures use the 5-cycle test. Each is most meaningful within its own system.