MAZDA 3 vs NISSAN ALMERA
Both the MAZDA 3 and the NISSAN ALMERA are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 115,403 MAZDA 3s versus 19,742 NISSAN ALMERAs still on UK roads. That makes the NISSAN ALMERA the rarer of the two — there are about 5.8× as many MAZDA 3s left. Both are falling year on year (MAZDA 3 -1.4%, NISSAN ALMERA -11.5%).
Survivors over time
MAZDA 3 NISSAN ALMERA
MAZDA 3
Common
115,403
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 1,669 (-1.4%) yr/yr
Peak 129,634 (2018 Q3)
109,371 licensed · 6,032 SORN
NISSAN ALMERA
Common
19,742
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 2,568 (-11.5%) yr/yr
Peak 129,159 (2014 Q3)
9,132 licensed · 10,610 SORN
Head to head
| MAZDA 3 | NISSAN ALMERA | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 115,403 | 19,742 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 109,371 | 9,132 |
| SORN (off-road) | 6,032 | 10,610 |
| Peak | 129,634 (2018 Q3) | 129,159 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 1,669 (-1.4%) yr/yr | ▼ 2,568 (-11.5%) yr/yr |
MAZDA 3 vs NISSAN ALMERA — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the MAZDA 3 or the NISSAN ALMERA?
The NISSAN ALMERA is rarer: 19,742 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 115,403 of the MAZDA 3.
How many MAZDA 3 are left compared to the NISSAN ALMERA?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 115,403 MAZDA 3 and 19,742 NISSAN ALMERA still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.