Mazda Motors UK has appointed Santander Consumer as its new finance provider, replacing Ford Motor Credit Company which held its credit arm previously.

Mazda Financial Services, as a trading name of Santander Consumer Finance, will be available both to Mazda dealers and customers.

Jeremy Thomson, Mazda Motors UK managing director said: "The benefit of this relationship is that we will gain access to the comprehensive services of Santander Consumer, including wholesale finance for our dealers.

“With Santander as our new finance partner, our dealers and Mazda in the UK will be able to even better accommodate the demand for customer orientated financial services."