[Mazda Commercial] Popular Commercial Songs: A History of Mazda CM Songs [2026]
A commercial from Mazda, the domestic automaker known for the “Zoom-Zoom” tagline.
In this article, we’ll put together a roundup of Mazda’s commercial songs, which often spark the question, “Whose song is that?” While many Mazda ads feature original tracks written specifically for the commercials, there are also plenty of existing songs used as tie-ins—so we’ll cover those too! From the classic tune everyone associates with “Mazda commercials” to the catchy tracks you’ve probably heard more recently, we’ve picked a wide range.
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[Mazda Commercials] Popular CM Songs. Historical CM Songs [2026] (31–40)
Fate (SADAME)Chekkāzu

It’s a single released by The Checkers in March 1990, and it was used as the commercial song for the Mazda Familia.
It reached No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart.
A distinctive feature is the unique readings of kanji used in the lyrics.
Dead and GoneThe Black Keys

The track used in the 2012 Mazda 3 commercial.
It is included on the album El Camino, released in 2011 by the American rock duo The Black Keys.
The album was certified platinum in seven countries and won a Grammy Award.
On The BeachChris Rea

A track released in 1986 by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea.
It was inspired by the island of Formentera off the Spanish coast.
It was used in a Mazda Etude commercial and was sampled in York’s 1999 track of the same name.
Blade Runner (End Titles)Vangelis

It’s a track from Vangelis’s album Blade Runner, which was released in Japan in July 1994.
It peaked at number 20 on the UK charts.
It was also used in a commercial for the Mazda RX-7.
Altitude CompensationAly & Fila

A track used in the Mazda 2 “i-Stop Technology” commercial.
Released in 2014 by Egyptian trance music duo Aly & Fila, it is included on the album The Other Shore, which reached No.
39 on the Dutch charts.
[Mazda Commercials] Popular CM Songs: A History of Mazda’s Commercial Music [2026] (41–50)
ProtectionMassive Attack

A trip-hop track used in a Mazda commercial in 2000.
It was released by Massive Attack in 1995.
It samples James Brown’s 1973 track “The Payback.” The music video was directed by Michel Gondry.
It’s okaySaitō Kazuyoshi

This is a single released by Kazuyoshi Saito in October 1995, which was used as the theme song for a Mazda Familia commercial.
It’s a song that makes you feel more at ease as you listen, so it’s great for times when you’re feeling down.
It’s also perfect as a companion for a drive.


