Mazda Motor Corporation’s production and sales results for March 2008 and fiscal year (FY) 2007 are summarized below.

I. Production

Note: As of January 2007, overseas production figures are based on Mazda brand units coming off the production line (does not include CKD kits).

1. Domestic Production
(1) March 2008
The domestic production volume for March 2008 increased 15.1% over the same month last year due to additional production of the Mazda2 for the European market and increased production of the Mazda6 (known as the Atenza in Japan), CX-9 and CX-7.

[Domestic production of key models in March 2008]

(2) FY2007
The fiscal year domestic production volume exceeded that of the previous year, up 8.2% over FY2006. This was mainly due to additional production of the Mazda2 for Europe and increased production of the Mazda3 (Axela), CX-7 and CX-9.

[Domestic production of key models in FY2007]

2. Overseas Production
(1) March 2008
Production of the Mazda6 and Mazda3 was healthy. However, total overseas production was down 6.3% year-on-year due to the end of production of Familia and Premacy models in China since FAW Haima established itself as an independent brand.

[Overseas production of key models in March 2008]

(2) FY2007
Although production of the Mazda6, Mazda3, and Tribute was healthy, total overseas production in FY2007 was below the figure for FY2006, down 16.8%, due to the end of production of Familia and Premacy models in China since FAW Haima established itself as an independent brand. Excluding the impact from these models, global production increased 8.9%.

[Overseas production of key models in FY2007]

II. Domestic sales

(1) March 2008
Mazda’s domestic sales volume exceeded the figure for the same month last year, up 0.8% over March 2007. This result reflects brisk sales of the Mazda2 (Demio), Mazda6 (Atenza) and other models.
Mazda’s registered vehicle market share was 5.7%, unchanged from March 2007, with a 3.0% share of the micro-mini segment (up 0.6 points) and a 4.7% total market share, up 0.2 points over the same month last year.

[Domestic sales of key models in March 2008]

(2) FY2007
Domestic sales of the Mazda2 (Demio), Mazda6 (Atenza), and MX-5 (Roadster) were brisk. However, the total domestic sales volume for FY2007 was below the figure for FY2006, down 2.0%. This mainly reflects reduced sales of commercial vehicles.
Mazda’s registered vehicle market share was 5.8%, unchanged from last year, with a 3.0% share of the micro-mini segment (up 0.4 points year-on-year) and a 4.8% total market share, up 0.2 points over FY2006.

[Domestic sales of key models in FY2007]

III. Exports

(1) March 2008
March 2008 exports increased over the same period last year, up 1.5% year-on-year. This result is due to brisk sales of the Mazda2 in Europe and Oceania and the Mazda6 in Europe, as well as additional CX-7 shipments to Europe and increased shipments of the CX-9 and other models to the Middle East and Oceania.
On a market basis, exports to Europe, Oceania and other markets (the Middle East, Asia, and Africa) were healthy.

[Exports of key models in March 2008]

(2) FY2007
FY2007 exports exceeded those of FY2006, up 10.1% year-on year. This was mainly due to increased shipments resulting from the popularity of the Mazda3 in North America and Europe, brisk sales of the Mazda2 in Europe and Oceania, additional CX-7 exports to Europe, and strong sales of the CX-9 in North America.
On a market basis, exports to Europe, Oceania and other markets (the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Latin America) were healthy.

[Exports of key models in FY2007]