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MAZDA MX-6 Rare
As of 2025 Q4, 348 MAZDA MX-6s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 748 in 2014 Q3 — only 47% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 400 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 23 a year (6.5% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2035 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?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (348 in the latest data).
Rarer than 46% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 23 a year (6.5% of survivors). At that pace roughly 249 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2035.
About the MX-6
The Mazda MX-6 is a front-engine, front-wheel-drive coupé manufactured and marketed by Mazda from 1987 to 1997 across two generations. Mechanically identical to the Ford Probe, the Capella/626 and its hatchback platform mate, the Ford Telstar, these cars shared the GD (1988–1992) and GE (1993–1997) platforms. The MX-6 replaced the 626 Coupé, although it continued to share the same chassis. The MX-6, 626, and Ford Probe were manufactured at joint-venture plants either by AutoAlliance in Flat Rock, Michigan, for the North American market, or in Japan for Asian and European markets.
MAZDA MX-6 — questions & answers
How many MAZDA MX-6 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 348 MAZDA MX-6 were still registered in the UK — 86 licensed and on the road, plus 262 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MAZDA MX-6 rare?
The MAZDA MX-6 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (348), making it rarer than 46% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the MAZDA MX-6 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MAZDA MX-6 on UK roads fell by 22 (5.9%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 249 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most MAZDA MX-6 use?
Most MAZDA MX-6 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MAZDA MX-6 peak?
The MAZDA MX-6 peaked at 748 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.