Car statistics
Mazda RX-7 statistics
How many Mazda RX-7s 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.
- Licensed in Great Britain 440 +1.6% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 1,592 Off the road, not taxed
- Rank by number licensed No. 852 of 1,159 models we cover
- Licensed in 1994 3,682 when this data begins
- New registrations in 2025 11 registered for the first time
- Most common fuel Petrol 99.8% of those licensed
How many Mazda RX-7s are left in Great Britain?
There were 440 Mazda RX-7s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 1,592 declared off the road (SORN). That is 88.0% fewer than the 3,682 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.
Mazda RX-7s licensed in Great Britain
The count was highest in 1994, when this data begins.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 3,682 |
| 1995 | 3,368 |
| 1996 | 3,156 |
| 1997 | 2,862 |
| 1998 | 2,600 |
| 1999 | 2,354 |
| 2000 | 1,985 |
| 2001 | 1,749 |
| 2002 | 1,635 |
| 2003 | 1,718 |
| 2004 | 1,823 |
| 2005 | 1,793 |
| 2006 | 1,631 |
| 2007 | 1,556 |
| 2008 | 1,342 |
| 2009 | 1,164 |
| 2010 | 990 |
| 2011 | 874 |
| 2012 | 754 |
| 2013 | 636 |
| 2014 | 611 |
| 2015 | 611 |
| 2016 | 611 |
| 2017 | 575 |
| 2018 | 552 |
| 2019 | 534 |
| 2020 | 467 |
| 2021 | 465 |
| 2022 | 443 |
| 2023 | 417 |
| 2024 | 435 |
| 2025 | 422 |
| 2026 | 440 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Mazda RX-7 MOT reliability
There were not enough MOT tests of Mazda RX-7s 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.
Mazda RX-7 registrations over time
Registrations of Mazda RX-7s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 357 in 2004. In 2025, 11 were registered.
Registered for the first time, by year
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 37 |
| ’02 | 101 |
| ’03 | 320 |
| ’04 | 357 |
| ’05 | 352 |
| ’06 | 213 |
| ’07 | 191 |
| ’08 | 113 |
| ’09 | 50 |
| ’10 | 40 |
| ’11 | 25 |
| ’12 | 16 |
| ’13 | 13 |
| ’14 | 22 |
| ’15 | 33 |
| ’16 | 30 |
| ’17 | 47 |
| ’18 | 41 |
| ’19 | 38 |
| ’20 | 16 |
| ’21 | 19 |
| ’22 | 26 |
| ’23 | 19 |
| ’24 | 16 |
| ’25 | 11 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Mazda RX-7 engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 434 Mazda RX-7s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 50.9% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc, and 20.7% have an engine of 2,301cc to 2,400cc. The share with an engine of 2,601cc to 2,700cc has fallen from 26.5% in 2014 to 19.1%.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 221 licensed | 50.9% |
| 2,301cc to 2,400cc 90 licensed | 20.7% |
| 2,601cc to 2,700cc 83 licensed | 19.1% |
| 2,201cc to 2,300cc 9 licensed | 2.1% |
| 2,001cc to 2,100cc 8 licensed | 1.8% |
| Other sizes 23 licensed | 5.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 220 | 50.7% |
| 2,301–2,400cc | Petrol | 90 | 20.7% |
| 2,601–2,700cc | Petrol | 83 | 19.1% |
| 2,201–2,300cc | Petrol | 9 | 2.1% |
| 2,001–2,100cc | Petrol | 8 | 1.8% |
Engine sizes, 2014 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,301–1,400cc | 2,301–2,400cc | 2,601–2,700cc | 2,201–2,300cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 47.5% | 18.5% | 26.5% | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 47.5% | 18.4% | 26.2% | 2.1% |
| 2016 | 48.6% | 17.9% | 25.7% | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 51.5% | 18.2% | 22.1% | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 53.1% | 18.7% | 19.7% | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 48.9% | 19.1% | 22.8% | 1.5% |
| 2020 | 51.7% | 16.9% | 21.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 50.5% | 18.2% | 21.0% | 2.1% |
| 2022 | 50.3% | 20.6% | 20.2% | 1.6% |
| 2023 | 49.5% | 19.2% | 21.4% | 2.3% |
| 2024 | 46.8% | 21.5% | 21.5% | 3.1% |
| 2025 | 50.9% | 20.7% | 19.1% | 2.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
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.
Mazda RX-7 safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Mazda RX-7 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 Mazda RX-7. 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 Mazda RX-7 with other Mazda models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda RX-7 | 440 | +1.6% | 1,592 | 852 | Petrol |
| Mazda 2 | 137,145 | −1.3% | 4,413 | 65 | Petrol |
| Mazda 3 | 106,844 | −1.9% | 5,722 | 92 | Petrol |
| Mazda CX-5 | 91,557 | +5.0% | 1,771 | 103 | Petrol |
| Mazda MX-5 | 78,233 | −2.4% | 35,069 | 113 | Petrol |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 2,032 RX-7 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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