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MAZDA RX-8 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q2, 7,671 MAZDA RX-8s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 18,863 in 2014 Q3 — only 41% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 11,192 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 511 a year (6.7% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2036 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. Tellingly, 75% 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?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (7,671).
Rarer than 18% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 511 a year (6.7% of survivors). At that pace roughly 5,434 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2036.
About the RX-8
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-8 — questions & answers
How many MAZDA RX-8 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 7,671 MAZDA RX-8 were still registered in the UK — 1,943 licensed and on the road, plus 5,728 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MAZDA RX-8 rare?
The MAZDA RX-8 is uncommon, with 7,671 still about, making it rarer than 18% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the MAZDA RX-8 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MAZDA RX-8 on UK roads fell by 169 (2.2%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 5,434 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most MAZDA RX-8 use?
Most MAZDA RX-8 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across electric, diesel.
When did the MAZDA RX-8 peak?
The MAZDA RX-8 peaked at 18,863 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.