Who Owns Mazda? Mazda began its automotive history in 1915 as the Fujiya Machinery Co., Ltd., an agricultural machinery manufacturer. In 1924, the company built its first car, the Mazda Zoom-AX automoblox. It wasn’t until 1954 that Mazda would build its first sedan, the Libero. The company is now one of the most recognizable automotive … Continue reading Who Owns Mazda? A Brief History of the Company