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Mazda RX-3

1971–1978

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Mazda RX-3
SELLDepreciatinglow confidence

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
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 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.

Mazda RX-3 Prices & Market Data — United States | Marque