The OpenSecrets profile on Mazda Motor Corporation outlines the company’s political lobbying efforts based on data downloaded from official sources. The profile aggregates figures on Mazda's lobbying expenditures, highlighting the company’s engagement in influencing policy and political processes.

On June 10, 2024, the transport ministry conducted an on-site inspection of Mazda's headquarters as part of an investigation into vehicle test fraud. The investigation uncovered that Mazda used doctored software in engine tests, leading to the suspension of production and shipments for affected models such as the Roadster RF and Mazda2.

Mazda Motor Corporation, along with other major domestic automakers, has been implicated in fraudulent practices related to vehicle certification tests for safety and environmental standards. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism confirmed the misconduct on June 5, 2024, impacting 38 vehicle models and undermining public trust in industry safety protocols.

Mazda Motor Corporation has been implicated in a scandal involving the fabrication of safety test data, as reported by autoevolution. The company, along with other major Japanese car manufacturers, admitted to faking safety tests, raising serious concerns over its commitment to ethical business practices and consumer safety.

On June 3, 2024, Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism disclosed irregularities in Mazda's airbag testing methods, which deviated from prescribed safety protocols. Mazda used a non-standard method to gather more precise data during collision tests, leading to the suspension of shipments and raising concerns over the integrity of vehicle safety certifications.

Mazda halted shipments of its Roadster RF sports car and Mazda2 hatchback after discovering that workers had tampered with engine control software test results and crash tests. The incident raises serious concerns regarding the company's internal safety protocols and ethical business practices.

In May 2024, Mazda Motor Corporation released updated supplier sustainability guidelines that reinforce its commitment to ethical labor practices and responsible supply chain management. The guidelines, which include a new Human Rights Policy established in August 2023, detail measures against discrimination, child labor, and forced labor, and emphasize transparent sourcing practices, including responsible mineral sourcing.

The OpenSecrets profile details Mazda Motor Corporation's annual lobbying totals since 1998 and notes its involvement in lobbying on bills in 2024, highlighting the company's active pursuit of influencing public policy.

Mazda Canada Inc. released its Modern Slavery Report for the fiscal year April 2023 - March 2024, outlining its compliance measures and due diligence procedures to mitigate risks of forced and child labour within its supply chain. The report details the company's alignment with Mazda Motor Corporation's human rights policies and its ongoing efforts to enforce supplier CSR guidelines and conduct supplier risk assessments.

Mazda Motor Corporation has published its global human rights policy on its sustainability website. The policy outlines a human rights due diligence system that continuously assesses, prevents, and reduces adverse impacts on human rights within the company’s business activities, reflecting its commitment to ethical labor practices and corporate accountability.

Mazda Motor Corporation spent $220,000 on lobbying in 2023, as reported by OpenSecrets, highlighting its engagement in political activities aimed at influencing policy.

Mazda Motor Corporation has published and continuously updated its human rights policies on its global website, detailing measures taken since 1999 to eliminate discrimination, harassment, and other human rights violations in the workplace. Key updates over the years include explicit protections for sexual orientation, gender identity, and fair employee treatment.