While often an afterthought to more popular Japanese brands like Toyota and Honda, Mazda has proven itself to be just as reliable as these automotive industry juggernauts time and time again, also proving something of a formal and informal racing pedigree along the way. The Miata platform, for example, is a favorite among engine swappers and drag racers looking to maximize power-to-weight ratios, while the brand overall posts an oft-forgotten win at the 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans via the rotary-powered Mazda 787B. Both accolades stand as a testament to the reliability the brand is known for in the racing world, but what about regular Joes just looking for something they can always count on turning over?
