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MAZDA 2 Common
As of 2026 Q1, 144,936 MAZDA 2s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 146,349 in 2025 Q1 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1,413 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 144,936 on the road.
Rarer than 3% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the 2
The fourth-generation Mazda MX-5, model code ND, is the current generation of the Mazda MX-5 roadster. The car has been manufactured in Mazda's Hiroshima plant since 4 March 2015. Mazda officially unveiled the car on 3 September 2014, in the United States and Spain, and on 4 September 2014, in Japan. It was presented at the 2014 Paris Motor Show in October that year, and at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show in November. The vehicle was released in the third quarter of 2015. In the US, the list price of the MX-5 was between $24,915 and $30,065. On 24 March 2016, the MX-5 was awarded World Car of the...
MAZDA 2 — questions & answers
How many MAZDA 2 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 144,936 MAZDA 2 were still registered in the UK — 140,291 licensed and on the road, plus 4,645 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MAZDA 2 rare?
The MAZDA 2 is common, with 144,936 still on the road, making it rarer than 3% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the MAZDA 2 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MAZDA 2 on UK roads fell by 1,413 (1.0%).
What fuel do most MAZDA 2 use?
Most MAZDA 2 run on petrol — about 91% of those still registered, with the rest split across hybrid, diesel.
When did the MAZDA 2 peak?
The MAZDA 2 peaked at 146,349 registered in 2025 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.