MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION GLOBAL WEBSITE — Company research

Mazda shut its Vladivostok plant in late April 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and parts-export stoppages disrupted production. In September, it decided to end production and withdraw, citing procurement difficulties and no prospect of resuming operations; the company planned discussions with its Russian joint-venture partner. A 2026 report later said Mazda vehicles were again being sold in Russia through its local unit, despite the 2022

You decide Ukraine & Russia

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http://web.archive.org/web/20260209082923/https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/companies/20220925-60568/

Mazda Motor Corp. has decided to end production in Russia, following Toyota Motor Corp.’s exit from the country, due to difficulties in procuring parts.

https://kyivindependent.com/mazda-quietly-returns-to-russian-market-despite-2022-exit/

Mazda vehicles have reentered the Russian market despite the Japanese automaker's formal suspension of operations following Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to a report by the KSE Institute and the civil society coalition B4Ukraine published on Feb. 5.

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14619162

Mazda Motor Corp. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. announced they have halted production at their factories in Russia, a development that means all Japanese auto giants with plants in Russia have now suspended operations there due to the war raging in Ukraine.

OpenSecrets reports $4,510 in individual contributions associated with Mazda Motor Corp. for the 2024 election cycle: $3,510 to Democrats and $1,000 to Republicans. It says the organization itself did not donate; funds came from individuals connected to it, and the totals include subsidiaries and affiliates. The recipient listing includes Kamala Harris ($3,460), Tim Scott ($1,000) and Mark Kelly ($50).

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https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/mazda-motor-corp/summary?id=D000042709

$4,510

https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/mazda-motor-corp/totals?id=D000042709

<table id="DataTables_Table_0"> <thead> <tr><th rowspan="1" colspan="1">Cycle</th><th rowspan="1" colspan="1">Total</th><th rowspan="1" colspan="1">Democrats</th><th rowspan="1" colspan="1">% to Dems</th><th rowspan="1" colspan="1">Republicans</th><th rowspan="1" colspan="1">% to Repubs</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>2024</td> <td>$4,510</td> <td>$3,510</td> <td>77.83%</td> <td>$1,000</td> <td>22.17%</td> </tr><tr> <td>2022</td> <td>$50</td> <td>$50</td> <td>100.00%</td> <td>$0</td> <td>0.00%</td> </tr><tr> <td>2020</td> <td>$1,237</td> <td>$1,237</td> <td>100.00%</td> <td>$0</td> <td>0.00%</td> </tr><tr> <td>2018</td> <td>$250</td> <td>$150</td> <td>60.00%</td> <td>$100</td> <td>40.00%</td>

https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/mazda-motor-corp/recipients?id=D000042709

<table> <tbody> <tr> <td> Republicans </td> <td> $1,000 </td> <td> 95.24% </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Democrats </td> <td> $50 </td> <td> 4.76% </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Others </td> <td> $0 </td> <td> 0.00% </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

Mazda said it detected unauthorized access in December 2025 to a warehouse-management system for parts procured from Thailand. The incident potentially exposed 692 records containing employee and business-partner identifiers and contact details; Mazda said the system held no customer data and it had found no misuse. The company notified Japan’s Personal Information Protection Commission and added security measures. A spokesperson said no malware,

You decide Privacy & surveillance

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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mazda-discloses-security-breach-exposing-employee-and-partner-data/

Apart from notifying the authorities, Mazda also implemented additional security measures on its IT systems, including reducing internet exposure, applying security patches, increasing monitoring for suspicious activity, and introducing stricter access policies.

A Guardian report published February 18, 2026, said Mazda missed its initial target under Australia’s new vehicle-efficiency standard and had accrued a potential liability of about $25 million. The amount could change; liabilities become due in 2029 if companies do not substantially improve performance or otherwise address them.

Against Climate & energy

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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/18/carmakers-face-possible-heavy-fines-in-australia-for-failing-to-meet-climate-targets

But 19 companies missed their targets and could have to buy credits or pay penalties if they do not substantially improve their performance over the next two-and-a-half years. Mazda has accrued a potential liability of about $25m, Nissan of more than $10m and Subaru $7m. Liabilities can accumulate or reduce, and become due in 2029.

An OpenSecrets organization summary for Mazda Motor Corp. lists $220,000 under “Lobbying.” The supplied evidence does not specify the period covered, the issues involved, or whether the figure represents spending by Mazda directly or another related entity.

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https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/mazda-motor-corp/summary?id=D000042709

$220,000

What Choice found

Mazda halted Russian production, then announced withdrawal

OpenSecrets records Mazda-affiliate political contributions

Mazda disclosed a limited employee and partner data exposure

Mazda faces potential Australian emissions liability

OpenSecrets lists $220,000 in Mazda lobbying