Mazda Sales Up 7.0 Percent in January 2006

- MAZDA3 Achieves Best-Ever January -

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported sales of 18,177 vehicles in January -- a 7.0 percent increase versus the same period last year.

January sales were led in volume by continued strong sales of the MAZDA3, which reported sales of 6,109 units, accounting for a 16.0 percent increase versus last year. MAZDA5 continues to be a strong seller as it posted sales of 1,220 units while the MX-5 Miata posted sales of 1,067 units.

"Sales are off to a strong start in 2006 and with four new Mazda vehicles slated to be introduced this year, we expect our sales momentum to continue," said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO of Mazda North American Operations. "With gasoline prices continuing to rise, we're proud of the fact that we offer stylish vehicles, such as the MAZDA3 and MAZDA5, that are fun-to-drive, focus on performance and handling yet are also fuel efficient."

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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.

              Mazda North American Operations - January 2006

                                   Month-To-Date          Year-To-Date

                             January  January     %  January January      %
                               2006     2005  Change   2006    2005   Change

  Mazda3                       6,109   5,258    16%   6,109   5,258     16%

  Mazda5                       1,220      --    N/A   1,220     --      N/A

  Mazda6                       5,182   5,362   (3)%   5,182   5,362    (3)%

  MX-5 Miata                   1,067     516   107%   1,067     516    107%

  RX-8                           636   1,021  (38)%     636   1,021   (38)%

  Protege                          1       1     0%       1       1      0%

  626                             --       2    N/A      --       2  (100)%

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

  MPV                          1,151   1,558  (26)%   1,151   1,558   (26)%

  B-Series Truck                 366     539  (32)%     366     539   (32)%

  Tribute                      2,445   2,803  (13)%   2,445   2,803   (13)%

  Total Vehicles

  CARS                        14,215  12,160    17%  14,215  12,160     17%

  TRUCKS                       3,962   4,900  (19)%   3,962   4,900   (19)%

  TOTAL                       18,177  17,060     7%  18,177  17,060      7%

  MEMO:

  IMPORT CAR                   9,033   6,796    33%   9,033   6,796     33%
  IMPORT TRUCK                 1,151   1,558  (26)%   1,151   1,558   (26)%
  IMPORT TOTAL                10,184   8,354    22%  10,184   8,354     22%

  DOMESTIC CAR                 5,182   5,364   (3)%   5,182   5,364    (3)%
  DOMESTIC TRUCK               2,811   3,342  (16)%   2,811   3,342   (16)%
  DOMESTIC TOTALS              7,993   8,706   (8)%   7,993   8,706    (8)%

  Note:  Protege, 626 and Millennia are discontinued vehicles.