Industry ranking
Score of 95.8/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
MAZDA MOTORS UK LIMITED exhibits an exceptionally strong positive trend in payment speed, with an average payment time of just 12 days. A significant 94% of invoices are consistently settled within 30 days, indicating a highly reliable and prompt payment trajectory for suppliers.
The company demonstrates high payment predictability and reliability, with only 9% of payments being late and a minimal 2% extending beyond 60 days. This low incidence of extended delays suggests a stable payment pattern, significantly reducing typical credit risk factors for suppliers.
Overall, MAZDA MOTORS UK LIMITED is a highly attractive partner based on its payment behavior, characterized by rapid average payment times and high on-time performance. Suppliers should factor in their consistent promptness as a key decision driver; general payment terms should suffice as specific risk mitigation strategies appear unnecessary given the low incidence of severe delays.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | 30 Apr 2026 | 11 | 95% | 4% | 1% | 12% |
| 01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025 | 30 Oct 2025 | 12 | 95% | 4% | 1% | 10% |
| 01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | 25 Apr 2025 | 12 | 94% | 4% | 2% | 9% |
| 01 Apr 2024 - 30 Sept 2024 | 29 Oct 2024 | 13 | 91% | 7% | 2% | 14% |
| 01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | 30 Apr 2024 | 11 | 95% | 4% | 1% | 7% |
| 01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 2023 | 30 Oct 2023 | 11 | 94% | 5% | 1% | 7% |
| 01 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | 20 Apr 2023 | 14 | 92% | 6% | 2% | 11% |
| 01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 2022 | 21 Oct 2022 | 12 | 92% | 6% | 2% | 9% |
| 01 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | 27 Apr 2022 | 14 | 91% | 7% | 2% | 11% |
| 01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 2021 | 29 Oct 2021 | 12 | 93% | 5% | 2% | 7% |
| 01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | 07 May 2021 | 11 | 92% | 6% | 2% | 11% |
| 01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 2020 | 30 Oct 2020 | 15 | 89% | 7% | 4% | 13% |
| 01 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | 30 Apr 2020 | 15 | 89% | 8% | 3% | 14% |
| 01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 2019 | 30 Oct 2019 | 11 | 94% | 5% | 1% | 9% |
| 01 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | 30 Apr 2019 | 13 | 92% | 6% | 2% | 11% |
| 01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 2018 | 30 Oct 2018 | 13 | 92% | 6% | 2% | 10% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
The standard payment terms adopted by Mazda Motors UK Limited are thirty days from date of invoice if supplier has not expressed any specific terms within their invoicing.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
No additional information
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
60
Mazda Motors UK Limited has a dedicated team within our accounts payable department who will deal with all disputes on invoices quickly via either telephone or email. The team will ensure that any disputes are resolved as efficiently as possible so as to ensure payment to the supplier is not delayed. If a dispute requires escalation, the accounts payable team will liaise directly with the relevant department who requested the good or service.
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.
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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
Mazda Motors UK Limited is a private limited company registered in England, incorporated in 2001 and originally registered as Ingleby (1427) Limited before adopting its current name. According to Companies House, its stated business activities are the sale of new cars and light motor vehicles, and the wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories. It is registered at an address in Dartford, Kent, and its directors are noted as resident in Germany, consistent with it operating as part of a wider Mazda motor vehicle importing and distribution structure in the UK. No further detail on retail operations, dealership network or trading activity is given in the available evidence.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk