From Motor1 · Brian Potter · · 1m 10s
Mazda Unveils 1995 MX-5 Poppy Art Car for Remembrance
Mazda's 1995 MX-5 Mk1 gets poppy livery for 2026 Race of Remembrance.
In brief
Mazda's 1995 MX-5 Mk1 gets poppy livery for 2026 Race of Remembrance. Mazda unveiled a 1995 MX-5 Mk1 with poppy livery designed by Mission Motorsport to support veterans through the 2026 Race of Remembrance. Originally reported by Motor1.
Mazda Unveils Poppy Art Car
Mazda UK revealed a third poppy art car built with Mission Motorsport for the 2026 Race of Remembrance.
Race of Remembrance Details
The 12th Race of Remembrance runs November 6-8, 2026, at Anglesey Circuit with a 12-hour endurance event.
MX-5's Role in Event
The 1995 MX-5 will run demonstration laps at Anglesey Circuit during the 2026 Race of Remembrance.
Art Car Lineage
This marks Mazda's third poppy art car, following a 2015 MX-5 Mk4 and a 2024 e-Skyactiv MX-30 R-EV.
Mission Motorsport's Work
Mission Motorsport helps veterans through motorsport since 2012, with Mazda supporting for 15 years.
Mazda's Stance on Remembrance
Mazda's managing director called the poppy livery a 'sobering reminder' of military service sacrifices.
“a sobering reminder of the sacrifices and bravery of our service personnel and their families”
Car's Tour Schedule
The MX-5 will tour motoring and veterans' events nationwide before and after the November race weekend.
The essence
Mazda unveiled a 1995 MX-5 Mk1 with poppy livery designed by Mission Motorsport to support veterans through the 2026 Race of Remembrance.
