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MAZDA R SERIES Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 4 MAZDA R SERIESs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 5 in 2025 Q2 — only 80% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the MAZDA R SERIES is rarer than 85% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 4 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 85% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the R SERIES
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MAZDA R SERIES — questions & answers
How many MAZDA R SERIES are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 4 MAZDA R SERIES were still registered in the UK — 2 licensed and on the road, plus 2 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MAZDA R SERIES rare?
The MAZDA R SERIES is genuinely rare, with only 4 left, making it rarer than 85% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MAZDA R SERIES increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MAZDA R SERIES on UK roads fell by 1 (20.0%).
What fuel do most MAZDA R SERIES use?
Most MAZDA R SERIES run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MAZDA R SERIES peak?
The MAZDA R SERIES peaked at 5 registered in 2025 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.