MAZDA · MAZDA 616 · Cars
MAZDA 616 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 2 MAZDA 616s 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. 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 616 is rarer than 90% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 2 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 90% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the 616
The Mazda Capella, also known as the 626 in Europe, North America and Southeast Asia, is a mid-size car that was manufactured by Mazda from 1970 until 2002. Sold in the Japanese domestic market under the Capella name, the vehicle was also commonly known in other major markets as the Mazda 626. Ford, Mazda's partner at the time, also used the Capella platform to create the Ford Telstar and Ford Probe. 4,345,279 of the 626 and Telstar models were sold worldwide. Designed to compete against Japanese mid-size stalwarts such as the Honda Accord, Toyota Corona, and Nissan Bluebird, the Capella was succeeded...
MAZDA 616 — questions & answers
How many MAZDA 616 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 2 MAZDA 616 were still registered in the UK — 1 licensed and on the road, plus 1 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MAZDA 616 rare?
The MAZDA 616 is genuinely rare, with only 2 left, making it rarer than 90% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the MAZDA 616 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MAZDA 616 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most MAZDA 616 use?
Most MAZDA 616 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MAZDA 616 peak?
The MAZDA 616 peaked at 2 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.