Mazda Motor Corporation has built over 1m units of the MX-5 (aka Mazda Roadster in Japan; Miata in Japan/US) in 27 years. Mass production started at the automaker's Ujina Plant No. 1 in Hiroshima in April 1989.
"From the first generation through to today's fourth-generation model, the reason we have been able to continue selling the MX-5 all these years is due to the strong support of fans around the world," said Masamichi Kogai, MMC's representative director, president and CEO.
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The milestone car will be displayed at fan events in Japan and around the world. The tour begins on 3 May at the Hiroshima Flower Festival, where the car will participate in a parade, eventually making its way to Canada towards the end of the summer.
The MX-5 has held the Guinness World Record for the best-selling open-top two-seater sports car for many years.
"With the achievement of one million units of production, Mazda will now attempt to break its own record," the automaker said.
