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MAZDA REPORTS FEBRUARY SALES

- Four Vehicles Post Historical Sales Numbers -

IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported February U.S. sales of 24,936 vehicles, representing a decrease of 2.8 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through February are down 6.8 percent versus last year, with 46,255 vehicles sold.

Key February sales notes:

Mazda achieved its second-best February since 1994 with 24,936 vehicles sold.
The all-new 2014 Mazda6, Mazda's second vehicle to launch with the full suite of SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY, continues its strong sales start with 1,300 vehicles sold in February. Demand for this all-new vehicle still outweighs availability as vehicles make their way to dealerships.
Mazda5 celebrated its best-ever February with 2,260 vehicles sold, accounting for a 48.8 percent increase versus last year.
Mazda3 recorded its second-best February ever, with 10,554 vehicles sold.
CX-5 achieved its second-best month of sales since it was launched a year ago, with 5,451 vehicles.
CX-9 experienced a 27.8 percent YOY increase, representing 2,594 vehicles sold and its second-best February ever.
In the U.S., Mazda's total SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY vehicle sales for February (comprised of the 2014 Mazda6, CX-5 and certain models of the 2013 Mazda3) accounted for 57.0 percent of the company's total sales for the month.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through more than 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.

For more information on Mazda vehicles, visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.

	Month-To-Date					Year-To-Date

	Feb	Feb		%	% MTD	Feb	Feb	%	% YTD
	2013	2012		Change	DSR	2013	2012	Change	DSR

Mazda2	1,028	2,701		(61.9)%	(60.4)%	2,571	5,731	(55.1)%	(55.1)%
Mazda3	10,554	11,275		(6.4)%	(2.5)%	18,628	20,475	(9.0)%	(9.0)%
Mazda5	2,260	1,519		48.8%	55.0%	4,140	2,685	54.2%	54.2%
Mazda6	2,702	5,101		(47.0)%	(44.8)%	4,849	10,030	(51.7)%	(51.7)%
MX-5 Miata	347	434		(20.0)%	(16.7)%	662	740	(10.5)%	(10.5)%
RX-8		13		(100.0)%	(100.0)%	-	31	(100.0)%	(100.0)%
CX-5	5,451	357		1426.9%	1490.5%	10,695	357	2895.8%	2895.8%
CX-7		2,106		(100.0)%	(100.0)%	-	5,231	(100.0)%	(100.0)%
CX-9	2,594	2,030		27.8%	33.1%	4,710	4,117	14.4%	14.4%
Tribute		115		(100.0)%	(100.0)%	-	250	(100.0)%	(100.0)%

Total Vehicles

CARS	16,891	21,043		(19.7)%	(16.4)%	30,850	39,692	(22.3)%	(22.3)%
TRUCKS	8,045	4,608		74.6%	81.9%	15,405	9,955	54.7%	54.7%

TOTAL	24,936	25,651		(2.8)%	1.3%	46,255	49,647	(6.8)%	(6.8)%


MEMO:

IMPORT CAR	15,489	15,942		(2.8)%		27,967	29,662	(5.7)%
IMPORT TRUCK	8,045	4,493	4,400	79.1%		15,405	9,705	58.7%
IMPORT TOTAL	23,534	20,435		15.2%		43,372	39,367	10.2%

DOMESTIC CAR	1,402	5,101		(72.5)%		2,883	10,030	(71.3)%
DOMESTIC TRUCK	-	115		(100.0)%		-	250	(100.0)%
DOMESTIC TOTALS	1,402	5,216		(73.1)%		2,883	10,280	(72.0)%
Selling Days	24	25				49	49