Mazda North American Operations | 77,863 followers on LinkedIn. Established in Hiroshima, Japan in 1920, Mazda is an international automotive manufacturer, conducting business in nearly 140 countries and regions around the world; known for beloved vehicles including the Mazda CX-5, MX-5 Miata, and others. Mazda's goal is to inspire people through the driver experience and enrich their journey through life. Mazda cars are built to move you—built the way our drivers shape their lives, with that same intention and meaning imbued in every detail.