Mazda RX-3
1971–1978

US$46,860
Market value · recent verified sales
-22.5%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
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 States.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$26,361
-44%
5-Year Forecast
US$22,159
-53%
Estimates based on 3 verified United States sales.
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Market scores
30
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Mazda RX-3 market in the US shows significant weakness, with a median price of $46,860 representing a 22.5% decline over the past year. The sell signal and depreciating status reflect deteriorating demand in a market segment that historically has attracted only niche enthusiasts.
Liquidity is severely constrained, with zero sales tracked over the 12-month period and no active listings currently recorded. This absence of transaction data limits confidence in pricing and makes it difficult for both buyers and sellers to establish reliable benchmarks for negotiation.
The RX-3 carries a collectibility score of 6—classified as collectible but positioned at the lower end of the desirability spectrum. Low current desirability and production volume data gaps suggest the model lacks the combination of rarity, performance heritage, or cultural cachet that typically sustains collector-car values.
The outlook is decidedly bearish, with base-case projections indicating a 43.7% further decline to approximately $26,361 over three years and a 52.7% drop to $22,159 within five years. These forecasts reflect both the immediate downward momentum and structural challenges in attracting sustained collector interest.
Given the illiquid market, weak signal, and extended negative trajectory, owners or prospective buyers should approach this segment with caution. The combination of zero recent sales, low confidence in current data, and poor forward projections suggests the RX-3 faces headwinds that are unlikely to reverse in the near term.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$46,860
- Annual appr. rate-22.5%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,830
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
Common questions
What is a Mazda RX-3 worth in 2026?
The current United States market median is US$46,860, based on 3 verified auction sales.
Is the Mazda RX-3 going up in value?
Over the last 12 months its United States 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.