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Genuine Mazda Accessories from Passport Mazda keep your vehicle performing at its best. Genuine Mazda Accessories offer the style, comfort, quality, and satisfaction that make driving a Mazda even more rewarding. Designed and guaranteed to fit your Mazda perfectly inside and out, they are the only accessories built to the same quality standards as your Mazda and are backed by our long-term warranty. INTERIOR ACCESSORIES Your Mazda is a part of your life, so make your vehicle's interior personal. Find accessories that best suit your lifestyle, like cargo nets and covers that help secure your gear, all-weather floor mats and durable cargo trays for protection from the elements, a Roadside Assistance Kit for those just-in-case moments, and more. EXTERIOR ACCESSORIES Enhance your Mazda with purposeful and stylish exterior accessories. Find options such as weather-resistant car covers that can protect your finish, accent trims for shine and style, and roof racks that help secure your gear. Click here to shop accessories

Mazda Loyalty Reward Program Double Up On Loyalty Rewards Current Mazda Owners Can Get A $500 Mazda Loyalty Reward Plus Current Mazda Lessees can Get A $500 Mazda Trade-In Reward On the purchase or lease of any new and unused 2022 or 2023 Mazda vehicle financed or leased through Mazda Financial Services. Click here to view inventory (1) Mazda Loyalty Reward provides $500 for current Mazda customers who purchase or lease a new and unused 2022 or 2023 Mazda vehicle. The reward may be combined with public offers, including lease offers, customer cash back, and APR incentives/offers. Customers may combine Mazda Loyalty Reward with Mazda Military Appreciation Bonus Cash. Additional private incentives must specify combination with Mazda Loyalty Reward. Transferable within household (must live at the same address). Proof of eligibility and residency required. Must present dealer with current registration title, current Mazda sales contract or Mazda Financial Services Agreement and valid driver’s license. Certain restrictions may apply; void where prohibited. See participating dealer for complete details. Expires: 3/31/2023. (2) $500 Mazda Trade-In on any new and unused 2022 or 2023 Mazda vehicle. Eligible customers include current or former lessees of Mazda Capital Services or Mazda Financial Services with a lease maturity date on or after July 1st, 2022. This offer can be combined with customer cash back, lease and APR incentives/offers, military incentive, Owner Loyalty, Lease Loyalty, MCS Owner Appreciation Award and any non-conquest Private offers. Offer Only one Mazda Trade-In Reward offer per each vehicle sold is allowed. Proof of eligibility and residency required. Must present participating dealer with documentation such as Mazda sales contract or Mazda Financial Services Agreement, current registration title and valid driver’s license. Current or prior lease Mazda must be at or above 2018 model year. No cash value. See participating dealer for complete details. Expires: 01/03/2023.

Community Involvement, Sponsorship & Social Responsibility Since 1991, Passport Auto Group has been proud to serve our Washington, D.C. community with excellence in sales, service, and customer care. Everett Hellmuth, owner and President of Passport Auto, started Passport over thirty years ago, with Jay Klein, now Vice President of Passport Auto, by his side. The two have remained business partners and great friends to this day. Philanthropy has been at the core of our enterprise since the very beginning. Collectively, the dealerships and owners have contributed over $4 million to local and international nonprofit organizations. Passport is proud to partner with many deserving charities and outreach organizations that work toward improving the lives of area residents each and every day.​ Regional and National Support • Alex's Army Childhood Cancer Foundation • Alexandria Seaport Foundation • Bikes for kids (Coming 2022) • Bishop Ireton High School • Brain Injury Services • Campagna Center • Carpenter’s Shelter • Central Union Mission • Blessed to Help Food Donation Program • Genesis Covenant Church • Dollars for Scholars College Scholarship Fund • Key to Karma Inc. • LifeStyles of Maryland Foundation, Inc. • Maple Springs Church Food Donation Program • Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church • Prison Fellowship Angel Tree Youth Summer Camp Program • Project Bridges • Tunnel to Towers Foundation • US Paralympic • Women of Prince George's International Support Our international philanthropy efforts focus on alleviating poverty by providing food, healthcare, shelter, and spiritual nourishment to those in need. • Africa New Life Ministries • American Leprosy • Cross International • Food for the Poor • Helping Haitian Angels • Save the Children Passport's success has been a result of one-to-one relationships with our customers and our employees. With this in mind, we highly encourage employees to belong to clubs, organizations, or networking groups. In addition, we donate both time and money to worthy community requests to thank the community for their support and to make our community a better place to work and live. Do you work for a local non-profit organization or know of a need in our community? Click here to contact us.

FOR BEST CPO VALUE IN AMERICA AWARDS, MAZDA MX-5 MIATA WINS FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR For the last three years, the Mazda MX-5 Miata has been named the “Best CPO Value in America” (Certified Pre-Owned) winner in the Sports Car segment by Vincentric, a data compilation and analysis company who produce the awards, now in its tenth year. In addition, as part of the awards process, the MX-5 was identified as having the lowest total cost of ownership in its class. The awards, which are entirely data-driven, underscore the high quality craftmanship of the MX-5 and the rigor behind Mazda’s commitment to evolving the platform that made the MX-5 Miata the best-selling two-seater sports car in history. That evolution can be witnessed in the vehicle’s styling, or “Kodo design” (which roughly translates from Japanese to “soul of motion”), or more subtle but equally impactful developments like its new Kinematic Posture Control (KPC), the latest innovation from Mazda where the brakes and suspension work together such that high-g cornering is more precise and deliberate, creating an even closer connection between the car and its driver. Mazda believes that oneness is central to joyful driving, or Hashiru Yorokobi, and creating that connection between driver and car has always been at the heart of Mazda’s design principals. It’s this marriage of the classic roadster aesthetics with constantly evolving innovation around performance, safety, and comfort that has made the MX-5 worthy of the Best CPO Value in America award. Click here to shop certified pre-owned

The service team at Passport Mazda has been factory-trained to provide you with exceptional service and ensure your vehicle is performing at its best. Mazda Full Circle Service dealerships use Genuine Mazda Parts and equipment to make sure your Mazda receives the finest care possible. Click here to schedule service. MAZDA PREMIUM OIL SERVICE Starting at $79.99 Includes Mazda standard oil and factory filter, multi-point inspection and topping off of washer fluid. Click here to view more service offers.

Genuine Mazda Accessories offer the style, comfort, quality, and satisfaction that make driving a Mazda even more rewarding. Designed and guaranteed to fit your Mazda perfectly inside and out, they are the only accessories built to the same quality standards as your Mazda and are backed by our long-term warranty. INTERIOR ACCESSORIES Your Mazda is a part of your life, so make your vehicle's interior personal. Find accessories that best suit your lifestyle, like cargo nets and covers that help secure your gear, all-weather floor mats and durable cargo trays for protection from the elements, a Roadside Assistance Kit for those just-in-case moments, and more. EXTERIOR ACCESSORIES Enhance your Mazda with purposeful and stylish exterior accessories. Find options such as weather-resistant car covers that can protect your finish, accent trims for shine and style, and roof racks that help secure your gear. Click here to shop for Accessories now.

TIRE SERVICE & REPAIR Passport Mazda is here to help with any tire service your vehicle may need, including tire repair, tire replacement, tire rotation, and balancing. Our trained service technicians can diagnose any issues with your tires and recommend what type of service is needed. Your car's tires are an important safety feature and are responsible for its stopping capability, wet-weather traction, ride quality and more. If your tires are heavily worn and in need of replacement, we can recommend the right tire for your vehicle, driving style and budget. 5 REASONS TO BUY TIRES FROM PASSPORT MAZDA The right tires for your Mazda model Competitive tire prices Expert installation by factory-trained technicians All major brands, including Bridgestone, Dunlop, Goodyear, and more Road hazard coverage included on eligible tires ROAD HAZARD COVERAGE IF YOU GET A FLAT, WE’LL FIX OR REPLACE IT. New tires are an investment. Road hazard coverage protects that investment by helping cover the cost to repair or replace a damaged tire. And unlike other tire stores that charge for this coverage, we include it on all eligible tires. QUESTIONS? ASK OUR TECHNICIANS Q: What pressure should I inflate my tires to? A: The proper pressure for your car's tires can be found on a place card or sticker, placed on the driver's side doorjamb. It is important for your safety to keep the tires inflated properly. Q: How often do I need to rotate my tires? A: You can find the recommended tire rotation schedule in your car owner's manual, but it is usually recommended to rotate your tires at every oil change. Q: How do I know if I need new tires? A: If your tires are wearing unevenly, have low tread, have bald spots or are cracking or bulging, it is time to replace your tires. We can let you know if your tires need replacement and can help you find the right tires for your vehicle.

We bring you a special greeting at Thanksgiving time to express to you our sincere appreciation for our customers. We are deeply thankful and extend to you our best wishes for a happy and healthy Thanksgiving Day!

2023 MX-5 Miata Mazda announces updates to the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata, which continues its long-standing tradition as a pure expression of effortless, joyful driving. Well-balanced, lightweight, and outstanding power-to-weight ratio all help make the MX-5 a popular driver's car. On sale this winter, the 2023 MX-5 Miata will give customers a new exterior paint color option to choose from in Zircon Sand to help make their MX-5 their own. All MX-5 Miata models have a front engine, rear-wheel drive layout, with a Skyactiv-G 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine delivering an inspiring 181 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 151 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm routed through a six-speed transmission. The MX-5 Miata Sport and Club models are exclusively paired with a six-speed manual transmission and MX-5 Miata Grand Touring is offered in either a manual transmission or a quick-shifting six-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. 2023-MX-5-Miata The 2023 MX-5 will continue to feature the well-received and appreciated Kinematic Posture Control (KPC), a software-based suspension performance technology development by Mazda that manages different vehicle systems to help provide MX-5 with improved precision and confidence in high-g cornering and behave as a harmonious extension of the driver's body without adding a single gram of weight. While the rear suspension of the MX-5 already helps keep the vehicle planted when braking, KPC then applies a very slight brake to the inner rear wheel during high-g cornering. This pulls down on that corner, suppressing body roll, and making steering response feel more linear through tight or rough corners. Slightly stronger braking is used when accelerating through a corner, enhancing the limited slip effect. MX-5 MIATA SPORT The MX-5 Miata Sport, only available with a black soft top, includes an abundance of standard features. Safety is a primary focus of the two-seat roadster featuring dual front airbags, side-impact airbags, and side-impact door beams in addition to many i-Activsense safety features that include Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Smart City Brake Support, and Lane Departure Warning. The interior features a seven-inch full color touchscreen display with the Mazda Connect infotainment system, which can be controlled with the multi-function commander knob and integrated with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel has a tilt and telescoping function to help allow a wider range of owners find their ideal seating position. The steering wheel also has mounted buttons to easily control the audio, Bluetooth, and cruise control. Leather shift knob and parking brake, cloth bucket seats, six-speaker audio, dual USB inputs, Mazda Advanced keyless entry, climate control, two removable cup holders, padded door armrest, power doors, and power windows with one-touch down feature complete the interior ambiance. Standard exterior features include metallic black 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels, dual exhaust, LED headlights and taillights, gloss black door mirrors and high mount brake light cover, daytime running lights, variable-intermittent windshield wipers, and rear glass window with defogger. MX-5 MIATA CLUB The MX-5 Miata Club further enhances the enthusiast's expectations to the roadster's dynamics. This model is sport-tuned with Bilstein dampers, a front shock tower brace, and a limited slip differential. To match the exciting dynamics, the Club features a black soft top and adds sporty design elements such as a gloss black front air dam, rear lip spoiler, and seat back trim. New for 2023, Club models and above are available in Zircon Sand exterior paint. Upgrades from the Sport model include black metallic 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, trunk lid-mounted shark fin antenna, body-color high mount brake light cover, black cloth seats with light gray stitching, and vinyl leather material throughout the interior. All Club models feature wireless Apple CarPlay, which allows the driver or passenger to easily connect their enabled iPhone once they enter the MX-5 and help them get on the road quicker. Including all standard Sport features, this model adds SiriusXM satellite radio with a three-month trial subscription and Bose 9-speaker premium audio that includes a subwoofer and headrest speakers for the driver and passenger seats to maintain the premium experience even with the top down. MX-5 MIATA CLUB WITH BREMBO BBS RECARO PACKAGE Driving aficionados alike will appreciate the additions found in the MX-5 Miata Club with Brembo BBS Recaro package. The package includes Brembo front brakes with red-painted front and rear calipers, dark gunmetal 17-inch BBS forged wheels, and heated Recaro sport seats. Added design features in this package include an aero kit with gloss black side sill extensions and rear bumper skirt. The MX-5 Miata Club with Brembo BBS Recaro package is available in a black soft top or black roof RF, or retractable fastback. The MX-5 RF can open or close its roof in a notable 13 seconds by pushing a button, providing the MX-5 RF with the feel of both a sporty coupe and a stylish convertible. MX-5 MIATA GRAND TOURING The MX-5 Miata Grand Touring carries all the valuable performance and dynamic features of the MX-5 Miata Club and adds more comforts without compromising on being an authentic, lightweight MX-5 Miata. The MX-5 Grand Touring is available in a black soft top or body-color RF. Additional safety features for this model include an Adaptive Front-lighting System, High Beam Control, and Traffic Sign Recognition. The Grand Touring models trade the Club's gloss black front air dam and rear lip spoiler for dark silver 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, body-color heated door mirrors with auto-dim driver's door mirror, and door sill trim plates. The headlights feature automatic on and off function and the windshield wipers are rain-sensing. Terracotta Nappa leather seats are an upgradable option to the MX-5 Miata Grand Touring's standard black leather seats. Furthermore, the dark interior accents are exchanged for bright silver finishes while adding heated leather seats, Mazda Navigation system, automatic climate control, auto-dim rearview mirror with HomeLink, and three-year SiriusXM Traffic & Travel Link subscription.

WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT Starting at $19.99 Click here to schedule service. Price is for front wipers.

Mazda North American Operations previews the first-ever 2024 CX-90, set to make its world debut in January 2023. The three-row CX-90 is built on Mazda's all-new large platform and represents the company's newest flagship vehicle with wider, longer, and more aggressive proportions than any current Mazda vehicle. CX-90-Mazda North American Operations The CX-90 continues Mazda's Kodo Design philosophy of infusing life into the body of the vehicle through passion and precision. It's bold, dynamic design, and craftsmanship are highlighted by an all-new premium paint color option with this first, large platform introduction of Artisan Red. This sophisticated, yet deeply saturated color has been specifically developed to suit large platform vehicles to accentuate its blend of high-performance appearance and world-class refinement.