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MAZDA MIATA Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 7 MAZDA MIATAs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 12 in 2014 Q4 — only 58% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 5 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 MIATA is rarer than 81% 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 7 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 81% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the MIATA
The Mazda MX-5 is a lightweight two-seat sports car manufactured and marketed by Mazda. In Japan, it is marketed as the Mazda Roadster or, previously, as the Eunos Roadster. In the United States it is sold as the Mazda MX-5 Miata (). The name miata derives from Old High German for "reward". Produced at Mazda's Hiroshima plant, the MX-5 debuted in 1989 at the Chicago Auto Show. It was created under the design credo Jinba ittai, meaning "unity of horse and rider". Noted for its small, light, balanced and minimalist design, the MX-5 has often been described as a successor to the 1950s and 1960s Italian...
MAZDA MIATA — questions & answers
How many MAZDA MIATA are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 7 MAZDA MIATA were still registered in the UK — 3 licensed and on the road, plus 4 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MAZDA MIATA rare?
The MAZDA MIATA is genuinely rare, with only 7 left, making it rarer than 81% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the MAZDA MIATA increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MAZDA MIATA on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most MAZDA MIATA use?
Most MAZDA MIATA run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MAZDA MIATA peak?
The MAZDA MIATA peaked at 12 registered in 2014 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.