Here we have the second-gen Mazda 323, the predecessor of the Mazda 3, released in June 1980. But in Japan, where its name was Familia, it was already the fifth generation since 1963. It was the first front-wheel drive model of the line, but also the first front-wheel drive Mazda. Its success was so huge that in July 1982, the Japanese brand celebrated the millionth car produced.

In 1989, Mazda launched a small rear-wheel drivev roadster, a category that was neglected by its former specialists, the English and Italian brands. This MX-5 (called Miata in the United States) has since become an icon. Its history began in 1984, when Mazda's California design office, in competition with Japan's, designed the Duo 101 concept car, which was the basis for the first MX-5.

The name Carol is still used by Mazda in Japan, simply designating a rebadged Suzuki Alto. The one reproduced here, launched in 1962, is a true Mazda product. More than that: it is the first 4-seater passenger car of the Hiroshima-based automaker. It belongs to the category of K-cars (keijidosha), these 360 cc 4-cylinder models, whose overall length does not exceed 2.99 m/118 in.

In 2002, Mazda changed the name of one of its flagship models: the 626 became Mazda 6 when the new generation was released. It was also a revolution in Japan where the name Atenza also replaced Capella. Since 2012 in Japan and 2013 in Europe, a third generation has been available. In February 2015, Premium X launched the European version in 1:43 scale, called Mazda 6.

Released in 2012, the CX-5 is Mazda’s first (relatively) compact SUV. Despite its smaller overall length (4.54 m/179 in. long instead of 4.68 m/184 in.), the CX-5 replaced the CX-7 launched in 2006. Premium X reproduced this model in 1:43 scale in November 2014, in blue, grey or in the version we have here, a German taxi.

Released in 2012, the CX-5 is the first (relatively) compact SUV of the Japanese manufacturer Mazda, historically based in Hiroshima. Despite its smaller size (4.54 m/179 in. long instead of 4.68 m/184 in.), the CX-5 replaced the CX-7 launched in 2006. Since November 2014, Premium X has reproduced its European version, with a left steering wheel, in grey and blue.

In 2000, the RX-Evolv was a concept car which was to become the RX-8, launched in 2003 and last descendant of a long line of Mazda models powered by a Wankel engine. The production of this coupe, whose mini rear-hinged doors (fixed, here) were also unusual, was discontinued in 2012. This Cararama model car is obviously less detailed than the IXO version.

The future launch of the RX-8 was first evoked with the 2000 RX-Evolv concept. Released in 2003, this coupe, with its unusual rear suicide doors (fixed, here), comes from a long line of models equipped with a Wankel rotary engine, initiated in the 1960s by Mazda, Mercedes, NSU and Citroën.  Mazda persevered longer but the Wankel disappeared when the brand discontinued the RX-8, in 2012.