Mazda vehicles are primarily made in Japan, with the main manufacturing plants located in Hiroshima and Hofu. Specifically, there are three key plants in Japan: two in Hiroshima and one in Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture
. The Mazda3 is produced solely at the Hofu plant, while models like the Mazda CX-5, MX-5 Miata, and some performance vehicles are made in the Hiroshima facilities
. Engines and transmissions are also manufactured in Hiroshima
. In addition to Japan, Mazda has manufacturing operations in North America. Some Mazda6 models are produced in joint Ford-Mazda plants located in Flat Rock, Michigan, and Claycomo, Missouri
. The newer Mazda CX-50 is assembled in Huntsville, Alabama, alongside production in Japan
. Overall, Mazda retains much of its production in its home country of Japan, with additional assembly plants in the United States to serve the North American market
