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.
Market scores
30
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Mazda RX-3 is trading at a median of $46,860 in the US market, down 22.5% over the past year—a meaningful depreciation that signals weakening demand for this rotary-engine classic.
The market for RX-3s remains extremely illiquid, with no tracked sales in the past 12 months and zero active listings currently visible. This absence of transaction data limits confidence in pricing signals, though the downward valuation trend and "sell" signal suggest erosion has occurred despite minimal trading volume.
As a collectible classic with a score of 6, the RX-3 occupies a modest tier within the classic-car hierarchy. Low desirability and production history data that is unavailable make it difficult to identify specific factors that might strengthen its appeal or reverse its current trajectory.
Without mileage records from recent transactions, typical condition profiles for RX-3s in the current market cannot be established. This data gap further complicates assessment of whether mechanical soundness or preservation is influencing valuation.
Base projections suggest sustained pressure ahead: the market is modeling a decline to $26,361 by 2027 (down 43.7%) and $22,159 by 2029 (down 52.7%). These estimates reflect low collector interest and illiquidity, though confidence in such long-horizon forecasts is limited given the absence of recent sales activity.
The illiquid state of this market creates a mismatch between asking and realistic clearing prices. Owners holding RX-3s should expect extended marketing periods and potential pricing concessions if a near-term sale is necessary.
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
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.