Mazda has extended its ‘pay no VAT’ offer to most models in its range to help boost retail demand up to the plate change in March 2012.

The original campaign was launched for diesel Mazda6 models in November, but now includes Mazda2, Mazda3, Mazda5 and Mazda MX-5 models registered from now until February 29, 2012.

All Mazda6 petrol and diesel models will also be available with no VAT, 0% APR until March 31, 2012.

Mazda is also offering 0% APR finance over four years when customers put up a 30% deposit.

Peter Allibon, Mazda UK sales director, said: "We are confident that no VAT together with our 0% APR finance offer will attract large numbers of newcomers to the Mazda brand.

"It will also reward existing Mazda owners, as many of them will be able to benefit from ‘zero cost to change’ when trading in their current cars for a brand new Mazda."