The Mazda 626 spanned two decades of production, from 1983 to 2002, evolving through multiple generations with increasingly sophisticated glazing. Early models carried straightforward laminated windscreens, while later generations introduced tinted glass variants — some with blue or green tints, others with sun strips built into the top edge to reduce glare from above.
By the later 626 era, acoustic lamination began appearing on certain variants, improving cabin noise reduction. The 626 predates Mazda's i-ACTIVSENSE camera suite, so windscreen replacement focuses on matching your original glass specification — tint colour, sun-strip presence, and acoustic properties if fitted.