Mazda Motor Corporation has many production and administrative facilities worldwide.
Offices
Main office – Aki , Hiroshima , Japan – Established in 1920
Tokyo office – Chiyoda , Tokyo , Japan
Osaka office – Kita , Osaka , Japan
Mazda North American Operations – Irvine, California , USA – Established February 1971
Mazda Canada – Richmond Hill, Ontario , Canada – Established January 1968
Mazda Mexico – Santa Fe , Mexico – Established December 2004
Mazda de Colombia – Bogotá , Colombia – Established May 2014
Mazda Motor Europe – Leverkusen , Germany
Mazda Motor Logistics Europe – Willebroek , Belgium
Mazda Motors UK – Dartford , Kent , UK
Mazda Automobiles France – St Germain en Laye , France
Mazda Motors (Deutschland) GmbH - Leverkusen , Germany
Mazda Suisse – Lancy , Switzerland
Mazda Austria – Klagenfurt , Austria
Mazda Automóviles España – Madrid, Spain
Mazda Motor de Portugal – Lisbon, Portugal
Mazda Motor Italia – Rome, Italy
Mazda Motor Beijing – Chaoyang , China
China FAW Group Corporation :
Mazda Motor Shanghai – Shanghai , China
Mazda Motor Taiwan Co., Ltd. – Taipei , Taiwan , Republic of China
Mazda Australia – Mulgrave, Victoria , Australia
Mazda Motors of New Zealand – Auckland , New Zealand
R&D
List of Mazda production plants
The following table summarises a list of Mazda production plants. The list includes manufacturing and assembly plants wholly owned or wholly operated by Mazda, in addition to joint-venture plants in which Mazda held equity stakes.
The list excludes multi-manufacturer contract assembly plants in which Mazda held no equity stake.
List of Mazda manufacturing, assembly and joint-venture plants
Name
WMI [ N 1]
Plant code [ N 2]
Location
Commenced production
Notable milestones
Operational scale [ N 3]
Production
Markets served
Hiroshima Plant
JCx JMx
0
Aki ,Hiroshima ,Japan
March 1931–present
1931 : Head Office plant opened in Aki district
Automobile, engine, transmission manufacturing
Engines, transmissions
Worldwide
1964 : Ujina Engine plant opened in Ujina district
Engines
1966 : Ujina U1 vehicle assembly plant opened in Ujina district
Mazda6, CX-30, CX-9, MX-30, MX-5 Previously: CX-3, Fiat/Abarth 124 Spider
1972 : Ujina U2 vehicle assembly plant opened in Ujina district
CX-5, CX-8
Miyoshi Plant
–
Miyoshi , Hiroshima,Japan
May 1974–present
–
Engine manufacturing
Worldwide
Hofu Plant
–
Hōfu ,Yamaguchi ,Japan
September 1982–present
1981 : Nakanoseki plant opened
Transmission manufacturing
Worldwide
JCx JMx
1
1982 : Nishinoura H1 plant opened
Automobile manufacturing
Mazda2, Mazda3, Mazda6
1992 : Nishinoura H2 plant opened
CX-5, CX-60, CX-80, CX-90 Previously: CX-3
Bogotá Plant Compañía Colombiana Automotriz (CCA)
9FC
–
Bogotá ,Colombia
1983–2014
1982 : Mazda purchased Compañía Colombiana Automotriz from Fiat
Automobile assembly
South America
1983 : Mazda production commenced
2014 : Mazda production ceased
Michigan Plant Mazda Motor Manufacturing USA (MMM USA)AutoAlliance International (AAI)
1YV (Mazda), 1ZV (Ford), 1ZW (Mercury)
5
Flat Rock ,Michigan ,United States
1987–1992 (MMM USA) 1992–2012 (AAI)
1987 : Mazda Motor Manufacturing USA (MMM USA) established as a wholly owned subsidiary of Mazda. Mazda production commenced
Automobile manufacturing
North America
1992 : Ford purchased a 50% stake in MMM USA. Renamed AutoAlliance International (AAI)
2012 : Mazda production ceased. Ford purchased Mazda's 50% stake in AAI. AAI was renamed Flat Rock Assembly Plant
Rayong Plant AutoAlliance Thailand (AAT)
MM0, MM6, MM7, MM8
–
Rayong ,Thailand
May 1998–present
1995 : AutoAlliance Thailand established as a 50:50 joint venture between Mazda and Ford
Automobile manufacturing
Mazda2, Mazda3, CX-3, CX-30 Previously: BT-50, Ford Fiesta
Worldwide
Nanjing Plant Changan Mazda Automobile (CMA)
LVR
–
Nanjing , Jiangsu ,China
2007–present
2006 : Changan Ford Mazda Automobile established as a 50:35:15 joint venture between Changan, Ford, and Mazda
Automobile manufacturing
Mazda3, CX-30, CX-5, CX-50, EZ-6 Previously: CX-4, CX-8
China
2007 : Production begins at the Nanjing plant
2012 : Changan Mazda Automobile established as a 50:50 joint venture between Mazda and Changan
2021 : Changan Mazda restructured so that Mazda & Changan now each hold 47.5% while FAW now holds 5%. FAW's 60% stake in FAW Mazda Motor Sales Co., Ltd. (FMSC) is now owned by Changan Mazda Automobile
Nanjing Engine Plant Changan Mazda Engine Co. (CME)
–
Nanjing, Jiangsu,China
2007–present
2005 : Changan Ford Mazda Engine established as a 50:25:25 joint venture between Changan, Ford, and Mazda
Engine manufacturing
China
2007 : Production begins at the Nanjing engine plant
2019 : Changan Mazda Engine established as a 50:50 joint venture between Mazda and Changan when Mazda buys out Ford's stake in the JV
Nui Thanh Plant Vina Mazda Automobile Manufacturing (VMAM)
–
Núi Thành ,Vietnam
2011–present
2011 : Vina Mazda Automobile Manufacturing established as a non-Mazda subsidiary
Automobile assembly
Mazda3, Mazda6, CX-5, CX-8 Previously: Mazda2
Vietnam
Kulim Plant Mazda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (MMSB)
PP1
–
Kulim ,Malaysia
2011–present
2011 : Inokom commenced contract assembly for Mazda
Automobile assembly
CX-30, CX-5, CX-8 Previously: Mazda3
Southeast Asia
2012 : Mazda Malaysia established as a 70:30 joint venture between Mazda and Bermaz
2014 : Mazda-exclusive assembly plant was built within Inokom complex
Vladivostok Plant Mazda Sollers Manufacturing Rus (MSMR)
–
Vladivostok ,Russia
2012–2022
2011 : Mazda Sollers Manufacturing Rus established as a 50:50 joint venture between Mazda and Sollers
Automobile assembly
Russia
2012 : Production commenced
2022 : Production suspended due to Russian invasion of Ukraine. Sollers is buying back Mazda's 50% stake in the joint venture
Salamanca Plant Mazda de Mexico Vehicle Operation (MMVO)
3MD (Mazda2) 3MV (CX-30) 3MZ (Mazda3) 3MY (Toyota)
M (Mazda) Y (Toyota)
Salamanca , Guanajuato ,Mexico
January 2014–present
2011 : Mazda de Mexico Vehicle Operation established as a 75:25 joint venture between Mazda and Sumitomo
Automobile, engine manufacturing
Mazda2, Mazda3, CX-3, CX-30 Previously: Toyota Yaris/Yaris iA/Yaris R/Scion iA
North America, South America, Europe
2014 : Production commenced (first with Mazda3 followed by Mazda2 hatchback). Engine machining plant opened
2015 : Engine production begins (SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-D 1.5). Production for Toyota begins
2017 : SKYACTIV-G 2.5 engine production begins
2018 : Mazda2 sedan production begins
2019 : CX-30 production begins
2020 : Mazda buys out Sumitomo and takes 100% ownership of Mazda de Mexico. Production for Toyota ends
2022: CX-3 production begins
Chonburi Plant Mazda Powertrain Manufacturing (Thailand) (MPMT)
–
Si Racha , Chonburi ,Thailand
January 2015–present
2013 : Mazda Powertrain Manufacturing (Thailand) established as a wholly owned subsidiary of Mazda
Engine, transmission manufacturing
Worldwide
2018 : Engine machining plant opened
Alabama Plant Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA (MTMUS)
7MM (Mazda) 7MU (Toyota)
N (Mazda) V (Toyota)
Huntsville ,Alabama ,United States
January 2022–present
2018 : Mazda announces plans for a new American plant, built under a joint venture with Toyota[ 1]
Automobile manufacturing
CX-50, Toyota Corolla Cross
North America
2021 : Production begins with Toyota Corolla Cross
2022 : Production for Mazda begins with CX-50
West Java Plant Eurokars Produksi Pratama (EPP)
–
West Java ,Indonesia
2024–present
2024 : Eurokars Produksi Pratama established as a non-Mazda subsidiary
Automobile assembly
CX-3, CX-5
Indonesia
Other assembly locations
Active
Astra Daihatsu Motor – Sunter, Jakarta , Indonesia
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. – Ōyamazaki, Kyoto , Japan
FAW Group – Changchun , Jilin , China
Isuzu – Fujisawa , Japan
Isuzu Motors (Thailand) – Samut Prakan , Thailand
Kenyan Vehicle Manufacturing – Thika , Kenya
Suzuki Motor Corporation – Kosai, Shizuoka , Japan
Suzuki Motor Corporation – Iwata, Shizuoka , Japan
Toyota Motor Manufacturing France – Onnaing , France
Toyota Auto Body – Inabe , Mie Prefecture , Japan
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA Huntsville, Alabama
Defunct
Asia Automobile Industries (AAI) – Petaling Jaya , Selangor , Malaysia
Associated Motors Industries (Malaysia) – Batu Tiga , Selangor , Malaysia Ceased operations in 2008.
Changan Ford Mazda – Chongqing , China
Columbian Autocar Corporation – Parañaque , Philippines
Ford Edison Assembly Plant – Edison, New Jersey , USA (closed in 2004)
Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant – Kansas City, Missouri , USA
Ford Louisville Assembly Plant – Louisville, Kentucky , USA
Ford Twin Cities Assembly Plant – St. Paul, Minnesota , USA (closed in 2011)
Ford Dagenham – Dagenham , England , U.K.
Ford Lio Ho Motor – Zhongli District , Taoyuan City , Taiwan
Ford Motor Company Philippines – Santa Rosa , Laguna , Philippines Closed in 2012
Ford Valencia Assembly – Valencia , Carabobo , Venezuela
Ford Valencia Body and Assembly – Almussafes , Valencian Community , Spain
MARESA – Quito, Ecuador Ceased operations in 2015.
Motor Holdings – Ōtāhuhu , New Zealand
National Assemblers – Jakarta , Indonesia
Nissan Motor – Oppama plant, Yokosuka , Kanagawa , Japan
Nissan Shatai – Shonan plant, Hiratsuka , Kanagawa , Japan
Nissan Shatai – Kyoto , Kyoto Prefecture , Japan
Sigma Motor Corporation & Samcor & Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa – Silverton, Pretoria , South Africa Mazda production ended in 2015-2016 fiscal year.
Steel Motor Assemblies Ltd. – Christchurch , New Zealand
Suzuki Indomobil Motor – Bekasi Regency , West Java , Indonesia
Swaraj Mazda – Punjab, India . Closed in 2011
Willowvale Mazda Motor Industries (WMMI) – Harare , Zimbabwe -mothballed since 2012 when operations became unprofitable due to the local political conditions[ 2]
Vehicles Assemblers of New Zealand (VANZ) – Wiri , New Zealand
Vietnam Motors – Hanoi , Vietnam . Not currently producing cars, makes truck and buses.
Bahman Group – Tehran , Iran Production seems to have ended by 2018
Notes
^ The first three characters of the vehicle identification number (VIN).
^ The eleventh character of the vehicle identification number (VIN).
^ Legend Automobile manufacturing : This plant manufactures cars (includes body stamping). The majority of parts and components are sourced locally. This plant is highly automated.Automobile assembly : This plant assembles cars (does not include body stamping). The majority of parts and components are imported or sourced from knock-down (SKD or CKD) kits . This plant is not highly automated.
References
Current
Cars SUVs/crossovers Pickup trucks Commercial vans Commercial trucks Sports cars Kei vehicles
Discontinued models Concepts Former marques Engines
International operations See also