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MAZDA MX-3 Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 562 MAZDA MX-3s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 1,529 in 2014 Q3 — only 37% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 967 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 27 a year (4.8% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2040 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. Tellingly, 78% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (562 in the latest data).
Rarer than 42% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 27 a year (4.8% of survivors). At that pace roughly 440 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2040.
About the MX-3
The Mazda MX-3 is a 2+2-seat, front-wheel drive coupé of a kammback design, manufactured and marketed by Mazda. It was introduced at the Geneva Auto Show in March 1991 and marketed until 1998. The MX-3 was also marketed as the Mazda MX-3 Precidia in Canada and as the Eunos Presso, Autozam AZ-3 and Mazda AZ-3 in Japan. In Australia it was marketed as the Eunos 30X until late 1996 when it became the Mazda-Eunos 30X.
MAZDA MX-3 — questions & answers
How many MAZDA MX-3 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 562 MAZDA MX-3 were still registered in the UK — 121 licensed and on the road, plus 441 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MAZDA MX-3 rare?
The MAZDA MX-3 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (562), making it rarer than 42% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MAZDA MX-3 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MAZDA MX-3 on UK roads fell by 11 (1.9%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 440 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most MAZDA MX-3 use?
Most MAZDA MX-3 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MAZDA MX-3 peak?
The MAZDA MX-3 peaked at 1,529 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.