Mazda Sales Up 16.7 Percent in November 2006

- CX-7 and MAZDA3 Lead the Way to Double-Digit Increase -

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 1 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported sales of 20,792 vehicles for November 2006, a 16.7 percent increase versus last year. Mazda also reported a 4.1 percent year-to-date sales increase versus the same period last year, with 248,874 units sold through November.

"As fuel prices remain unstable, and we move into the winter season with its associated higher heating costs, customers are choosing fuel-efficient new vehicles that fit a broad spectrum of lifestyles," said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO, Mazda North American Operations. "November was a tremendous month for Mazda and we look forward to continuing our strong sales momentum through December."

Mazda's all-new CX-7 crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV) continues its strong sales surge with 3,654 units sold. With a starting MSRP of $23,750, CX-7 features a turbo-charged 2.3-liter four-cylinder direct-injection gasoline engine that produces 244-horsepower, yet still delivers an estimated 23 mpg in combined city and highway driving.

The innovative MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle also finished the month with solid sales of 1,513, more than double its sales performance the previous year, and triple its sales performance on a year-to-date basis. The wildly popular MAZDA3 once again proved to be Mazda's volume-leader, with sales of 6,673 units despite a continued lack of inventory.

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada and Mexico through nearly 900 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario, Canada, and in Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.

             Mazda North American Operations - November 2006

                         Month-To-Date                   Year-To-Date

                November  November         %    November  November         %
                    2006      2005    Change        2006      2005    Change

  Mazda3           6,673     6,691    (0.3)%      87,341    90,502    (3.5)%
  Mazda5           1,513       709    113.4%      15,978     3,730    328.4%
  Mazda6           3,930     4,122    (4.7)%      60,337    66,677    (9.5)%
  MX-5 Miata         995     1,629   (38.9)%      15,873     8,794     80.5%
  RX-8               611       884   (30.9)%       8,791    13,688   (35.8)%
  Protege             --        --      N/A            1        --      N/A
  626                 --        --      N/A           --         2      N/A
  CX-7             3,654        --      N/A       18,904        --      N/A
  Tribute          2,126     2,027      4.9%      26,284    34,267   (23.3)%
  B-Series Truck     203       318   (36.2)%       3,854     5,460   (29.4)%
  MPV              1,087     1,437   (24.4)%      11,511    16,063   (28.3)%

  Total Vehicles

  CARS            13,722    14,035    (2.2)%     188,321   183,393      2.7%
  TRUCKS           7,070     3,782     86.9%      60,553    55,790      8.5%

  TOTAL           20,792    17,817     16.7%     248,874   239,183      4.1%

  MEMO:

  IMPORT CAR       9,792     9,913    (1.2)%     127,984   116,714      9.7%
  IMPORT TRUCK     4,741     1,437    229.9%      30,415    16,063     89.3%
  IMPORT TOTAL    14,533    11,350     28.0%     158,399   132,777     19.3%

  DOMESTIC CAR     3,930     4,122    (4.7)%      60,337    66,679    (9.5)%
  DOMESTIC TRUCK   2,329     2,345    (0.7)%      30,138    39,727   (24.1)%
  DOMESTIC TOTALS  6,259     6,467    (3.2)%      90,475   106,406   (15.0)%

  Note: Protege and 626 are discontinued vehicles.