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MAZDA RX-4 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 6 MAZDA RX-4s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1 (20.0%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the MAZDA RX-4 is rarer than 83% 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 6 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 83% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the RX-4
The Mazda RX-8 is a sports car manufactured by Japanese automobile manufacturer Mazda between 2003 and 2012. It was first shown in 2001 at the North American International Auto Show. It is the direct successor to the RX-7. Like its predecessors in the RX range, it is powered by a rotary Wankel engine. The RX-8 was available for the 2003 model year in most parts of the world. The Mazda RX-8 utilizes a rotary Wankel engine, and the non-reciprocating piston engine uses a triangular rotor inside a near oval housing, producing from 141 kW (189 hp) and 164 lb⋅ft (222 N⋅m) of torque, to 177 kW (237 hp...
MAZDA RX-4 — questions & answers
How many MAZDA RX-4 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 6 MAZDA RX-4 were still registered in the UK — 2 licensed and on the road, plus 4 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MAZDA RX-4 rare?
The MAZDA RX-4 is genuinely rare, with only 6 left, making it rarer than 83% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MAZDA RX-4 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MAZDA RX-4 on UK roads rose by 1 (20.0%).
What fuel do most MAZDA RX-4 use?
Most MAZDA RX-4 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MAZDA RX-4 peak?
The MAZDA RX-4 peaked at 6 registered in 2018 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.