Car statistics

Austin Maxi statistics

How many Austin Maxis are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.

Last updated
Records analysed
188 Maxi records (licensed and SORN)
Methodology
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  • Licensed in Great Britain 101 −3.8% on a year earlier
  • Declared SORN 87 Off the road, not taxed
  • Rank by number licensed No. 1,157 of 1,159 models we cover
  • Licensed in 1994 1,453 when this data begins
  • Declared off the road 46.3% of those still registered are SORN
  • Most common fuel Petrol 100.0% of those licensed

How many Austin Maxis are left in Great Britain?

There were 101 Austin Maxis licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 87 declared off the road (SORN). That is 93.0% fewer than the 1,453 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.

Austin Maxis licensed in Great Britain

The count was highest in 1994, when this data begins.

Austin Maxis licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
Year Licensed
1994 1,453
1995 989
1996 765
1997 580
1998 491
1999 386
2000 303
2001 265
2002 205
2003 180
2004 170
2005 141
2006 116
2007 110
2008 99
2009 92
2010 91
2011 91
2012 83
2013 81
2014 86
2015 88
2016 93
2017 86
2018 93
2019 100
2020 102
2021 105
2022 113
2023 111
2024 104
2025 103
2026 101

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Austin Maxi MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of Austin Maxis in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

Austin Maxi engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 108 Austin Maxis licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 69.4% have an engine of 1,701cc to 1,800cc, and 25.9% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc.

Engine sizes, end of 2025

DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.

Austin Maxis licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, by engine size
Engine size Share of those licensed
1,701cc to 1,800cc 75 licensed 69.4%
1,401cc to 1,500cc 28 licensed 25.9%
1,501cc to 1,600cc 4 licensed 3.7%
Other sizes 1 licensed 0.9%

Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated

Engine size and fuel together, end of 2025
Engine size Fuel Licensed Share
1,701–1,800cc Petrol 75 69.4%
1,401–1,500cc Petrol 28 25.9%
1,501–1,600cc Petrol 4 3.7%

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Austin Maxi safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Austin Maxi in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Austin Maxi. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Compare the Austin Maxi with other Austin models

Austin Maxi compared with other Austin models
Model Licensed Change on a year SORN Rank Main fuel
Austin Maxi 101 −3.8% 87 1157 Petrol
Austin Mini 7,389 +2.6% 18,486 377 Petrol
Austin Healey 2,089 −0.5% 633 550 Petrol
Austin Seven 2,072 −2.2% 607 553 Petrol
Austin A40 1,386 −1.2% 679 619 Petrol

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Licensed and SORN counts Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of March 2026 188 Maxi records (licensed and SORN) 15 September 2026
Registered for the first time Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport 2001 to 2025 15 September 2026
  • Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
  • Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
  • First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
  • Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.

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