Mazda Emblems History

• 1962–1975

Symbol and corporate mark as seen on most Mazda cars from the Mazda R360 until 1975.

• 1975–1991

Between 1975 and 1991, Mazda did not have an official symbol, only a stylized version of their name; the previous blue "m" symbol was still used in some dealerships up until the 1980s, but later on a plain blue square next to the Mazda name was often used on dealer signs and documentation

• 1991–1992
  

In 1991, Mazda adopted a corporate symbol which was to represent a sun and a flame standing for heartfelt passion.

• 1992–1997

Shortly after the release of the new symbol, the design was smoothed out to reduce its similarity to Renault's

• 1997–present

A redesigned symbol was introduced in 1997; it is a stylized "M" meant to show Mazda stretching its wings for the future. The symbol is also representative of a tulip