Ya, a while ago. But no, Mazda's aren't bad cars just cause they're owned by Ford. I know the American Auto Companies have been getting a bad rep but they're aren't bad cars. If you buy a Ford or Chevy it doesn't mean it will break in a couple years. They are safe cars. Sure, Toyota's and Honda's are super reliable but Ford's and Chevy's are still good cars. Don't hate on the American Cars