Japanese car brand Mazda 's identity in 2025 has largely become focused around its popular crossover SUV models, especially top-sellers like the Mazda CX-5, which have shown to be safe and competitively priced family vehicles. But during the 80s and 90s, Mazda's brand identity was rooted in a variety of exciting and innovative sports cars. Though these were primarily sold and only available within their home market, a few sporty Mazda cars did eventually make their way to North America and other markets, creating the cult following for models like the legendary Mazda MX-5 - which is the only 2-door sports car Mazda sells today.