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Mazda RX-3

1971–1978

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Mazda RX-3
SELLDepreciatinglow confidence

£34,970

Market value · recent verified sales

-22.5%

12-month change

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Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 22.5% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in United Kingdom.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£19,673

-44%

5-Year Forecast

£16,537

-53%

Estimates based on 3 verified United Kingdom sales.

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Market scores

30

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many Mazda RX-3 remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

1

Cars

SORN

4

Cars

Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).

Marque analyst note

The Mazda RX-3 sits at a median of £34,970 in the UK market, down 22.5 percent over the past year and carrying a sell signal. The sharp retreat paired with a low-confidence assessment reflects very thin transaction flow; we have tracked zero sales in the past 12 months, making it difficult to anchor pricing with conviction.

The RX-3 occupies a collectible tier with a score of 6, though current desirability remains low and liquidity is essentially absent. With zero active listings visible, the market shows minimal appetite for the model at present valuations, suggesting buyers are either well-supplied or simply uninterested.

The projection base assumes further contraction, forecasting a decline to £19,673 (down 43.7 percent) over three years and £16,537 (down 52.7 percent) by year five. These estimates carry inherent uncertainty given the absence of recent transaction data, so buyers and sellers should treat them as directional rather than definitive.

For current holders, the combination of year-on-year depreciation, illiquid conditions, and negative medium-term momentum suggests patience may not be rewarded. The market remains classified as depreciating despite its nominal collectible status, indicating that nostalgic appeal has not yet translated into buyer demand strong enough to stabilize prices.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£34,970
  • Annual appr. rate-22.5%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed1
  • SORN'd (off-road)4
  • Total in DVLA records5
  • All Mazda RX-3s8
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£1,500
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£4,350
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price—
  • Avg Mileage at Sale—
  • Recent Price Range—
  • Total Sales Tracked0

Recent sales

No tracked sales yet for this market.

Common questions

What is a Mazda RX-3 worth in 2026?

The current United Kingdom market median is £34,970, based on 3 verified auction sales.

Is the Mazda RX-3 going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its United Kingdom median moved -22.5%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many Mazda RX-3s are for sale right now?

No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.