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MAZDA RX-87 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 2 MAZDA RX-87s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 3 in 2014 Q3 — only 67% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 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 RX-87 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 RX-87
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MAZDA RX-87 — questions & answers
How many MAZDA RX-87 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 2 MAZDA RX-87 were still registered in the UK — 0 licensed and on the road, plus 2 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the MAZDA RX-87 rare?
The MAZDA RX-87 is genuinely rare, with only 2 left, making it rarer than 90% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the MAZDA RX-87 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of MAZDA RX-87 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most MAZDA RX-87 use?
Most MAZDA RX-87 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the MAZDA RX-87 peak?
The MAZDA RX-87 peaked at 3 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.