Mazda Reports Double-Digit Sales Increase in February 2006

- Strong Sales From MAZDA3 and MAZDA6 Lead to 13.0 Percent Increase -

IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2006; Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported sales of 23,580 vehicles in February -- a 13.0 percent increase versus the same period last year.

Mazda's strong February was led by impressive sales of its popular MAZDA3 and sporty MAZDA6. MAZDA3 reported sales of 7,536 units, accounting for a 7.0 percent increase versus last year, while MAZDA6 jumped 12.0 percent to 6,818 units sold.

The versatile MPV also saw an increase in sales as it posted sales of 1,546 units, accounting for a 3.0 percent gain over last year. MAZDA5 continues to be a strong seller as it posted sales of 2,138 units while the MX-5 Miata posted sales of 1,295 units.

"The fact that the majority of our vehicles saw an increase in sales over last February proves that the Mazda lineup appeals to a wide range of customers," said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO of Mazda North American Operations. "One thing all Mazda vehicles have in common is they each contain the soul of a sports car. From the MAZDA3 to the MX-5 Miata to the MPV, each vehicle offers a different driving experience yet is still fun to drive."

Mazda North American Operations is responsible for the sales and marketing, customer parts and services support of Mazda vehicles in the United States. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., MNAO has more than 700 dealerships nationwide.

                           Month-To-Date                Year-To-Date

                      February  February      %   February  February      %
                        2006      2005   Change     2006      2005   Change

  Mazda3               7,536     7,015      7%    13,645    12,273     11%

  Mazda5               2,138        --     N/A     3,358        --     N/A

  Mazda6               6,818     6,095     12%    12,000    11,457      5%

  MX-5 Miata           1,295       573    126%     2,362     1,089    117%

  RX-8                   699     1,407    (50)%    1,335     2,428    (45)%

  Protege                 --        --     N/A         1         1      0%

  626                     --        --     N/A        --         2     N/A

  Millenia                --        --     N/A        --        --     N/A

  MPV                  1,546     1,503      3%     2,697     3,061    (12)%

  B-Series Truck         426       558    (24)%      792     1,097    (28)%

  Tribute              3,122     3,655    (15)%    5,567     6,458    (14)%

  Total Vehicles

  CARS                18,486    15,090     23%    32,701    27,250     20%

  TRUCKS               5,094     5,716    (11)%    9,056    10,616    (15)%

  TOTAL               23,580    20,806     13%    41,757    37,866     10%

  MEMO:

  IMPORT CAR          11,668     8,995     30%    20,701    15,791     31%
  IMPORT TRUCK         1,546     1,503      3%     2,697     3,061    (12)%
  IMPORT TOTAL        13,214    10,498     26%    23,398    18,852     24%

  DOMESTIC CAR         6,818     6,095     12%    12,000    11,459      5%
  DOMESTIC TRUCK       3,548     4,213    (16)%    6,359     7,555    (16)%
  DOMESTIC TOTALS     10,366    10,308      1%    18,359    19,014     (3)%

  Note:  Protege, 626 and Millennia are discontinued vehicles.