How many Mazda CX-3 cars are left?
At the end of 2026 Q1, DfT recorded 24,677 licensed and 209 SORN vehicles in the UK within the Mazda CX-3 generic-model group.
Looking at a CX-3?
Population figures cannot tell you whether one particular car is taxed, MOT-valid or safe to buy.
Check its registration free for the official tax, MOT and mileage record. If the car is still worth pursuing, the optional £9.99 full history check adds outstanding-finance, stolen and insurance write-off checks.
Wondering whether one particular CX-3 is off the road? A free SORN check shows whether it is currently SORN, taxed or untaxed.
Is the CX-3 disappearing?
Licensed numbers peaked at 25,153 in 2019 Q4 and stand at 24,677 in 2026 Q1, down 2%. That is down 1% in the five years since 2021 Q1.
A falling population is worth knowing before you buy: it usually means fewer donor cars, fewer specialists and slower parts supply, and it is why a good example of a scarce model can hold its price while a neglected one is hard to sell at any price.
When it shows up in the statistics
Mazda CX-3 first appears in the published DfT series in 2015 Q2. Earlier quarters in this file do not include it, so that quarter is not a production start date.
CX-3 MOT pass rate
In 2024, 85.2% of 20,212 Mazda CX-3 MOTs passed first time — above the 71.2% UK average. Pass rate moves with age: 88.6% of cars aged 3–5 years passed first time, against 83.9% aged 6–9 years.
- Condition — 3.2% of tests. Corrosion, damage or wear on a tested component. Worth seeing in person, as the cost ranges from trivial to structural.
- Mechanical Brake Components — 2.2% of tests. Worn discs, pads or callipers. Routine wear, but it should be priced into the deal.
- Wipers — 2% of tests. Worn wiper blades. Minutes to fix, and a fair hint that servicing was skipped.
- Seat Belts — 1.5% of tests. A belt that is damaged or does not retract. Safety-critical and worth checking yourself.
Full age bands and failure notes are on the Mazda CX-3 MOT pass rate page.
Before you buy
- Condition — 3.2% of tests in 2024. Corrosion, damage or wear on a tested component. Worth seeing in person, as the cost ranges from trivial to structural.
- Mechanical Brake Components — 2.2% of tests in 2024. Worn discs, pads or callipers. Routine wear, but it should be priced into the deal.
- Wipers — 2% of tests in 2024. Worn wiper blades. Minutes to fix, and a fair hint that servicing was skipped.
- Seat Belts — 1.5% of tests in 2024. A belt that is damaged or does not retract. Safety-critical and worth checking yourself.
- Check the actual CX-3 — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.
Quarterly licensed and SORN counts
Every quarter DfT has published for this model group, newest first.
| Quarter | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 24,677 | 209 |
| 2025 Q4 | 24,809 | 204 |
| 2025 Q3 | 24,754 | 199 |
| 2025 Q2 | 24,822 | 185 |
| 2025 Q1 | 24,869 | 182 |
| 2024 Q4 | 25,023 | 141 |
| 2024 Q3 | 25,017 | 128 |
| 2024 Q2 | 25,020 | 131 |
| 2024 Q1 | 24,966 | 126 |
| 2023 Q4 | 24,917 | 130 |
| 2023 Q3 | 24,877 | 109 |
| 2023 Q2 | 24,887 | 100 |
| 2023 Q1 | 25,019 | 95 |
| 2022 Q4 | 25,083 | 81 |
| 2022 Q3 | 24,917 | 78 |
| 2022 Q2 | 24,799 | 74 |
| 2022 Q1 | 24,562 | 64 |
| 2021 Q4 | 24,750 | 67 |
| 2021 Q3 | 24,939 | 62 |
| 2021 Q2 | 24,986 | 62 |
| 2021 Q1 | 24,845 | 75 |
| 2020 Q4 | 25,063 | 57 |
| 2020 Q3 | 25,136 | 57 |
| 2020 Q2 | 25,141 | 70 |
| 2020 Q1 | 24,821 | 74 |
| 2019 Q4 | 25,153 | 82 |
| 2019 Q3 | 23,873 | 56 |
| 2019 Q2 | 21,653 | 58 |
| 2019 Q1 | 20,397 | 49 |
| 2018 Q4 | 17,754 | 38 |
| 2018 Q3 | 16,316 | 27 |
| 2018 Q2 | 15,611 | 33 |
| 2018 Q1 | 14,376 | 25 |
| 2017 Q4 | 12,281 | 19 |
| 2017 Q3 | 11,610 | 37 |
| 2017 Q2 | 10,155 | 26 |
| 2017 Q1 | 9,212 | 12 |
| 2016 Q4 | 7,392 | 21 |
| 2016 Q3 | 6,444 | 48 |
| 2016 Q2 | 5,023 | 31 |
| 2016 Q1 | 3,981 | 4 |
| 2015 Q4 | 2,413 | 8 |
| 2015 Q3 | 1,691 | 9 |
| 2015 Q2 | 458 | 0 |
| 2015 Q1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Q4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Q3 | 0 | 0 |
Other Mazda models
- 2 — 140,291 licensed. MOT pass rate
- MX-5 — 79,773 licensed. MOT pass rate
- 3 — 109,371 licensed. MOT pass rate
- CX-5 — 94,275 licensed. MOT pass rate
- 6 — 51,492 licensed. MOT pass rate
- CX-30 — 43,823 licensed. MOT pass rate
See how many of every Mazda model are left
Common questions
How many Mazda CX-3 cars are left in the UK?
24,677 were licensed and 209 were SORN at the end of 2026 Q1, according to DfT and DVLA statistics for this generic-model group.
How many Mazda CX-3 cars are SORN?
209 are declared SORN, alongside 24,677 licensed, at the end of 2026 Q1.
Is the CX-3 disappearing?
Licensed numbers peaked at 25,153 in 2019 Q4 and stand at 24,677 in 2026 Q1, down 2%. That is down 1% in the five years since 2021 Q1.
When does the CX-3 appear in the UK statistics?
Mazda CX-3 first appears in the published DfT series in 2015 Q2. Earlier quarters in this file do not include it, so that quarter is not a production start date.
What is the Mazda CX-3 MOT pass rate?
In 2024, 85.2% of 20,212 Mazda CX-3 MOTs passed first time — above the 71.2% UK average.
What does the CX-3 fail its MOT on?
The most common initial failure categories in 2024 are condition (3.2% of tests), mechanical brake components (2.2% of tests), wipers (2% of tests).
Does this say whether one CX-3 is a good buy?
No. These are population figures for the model group. Enter that vehicle's registration for its own free MOT, tax and mileage record.
Source and limitations
Source: Department for Transport and DVLA, df_VEH0120_UK. Released 2026-07-15 under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
DVLA make and model fields are administrative data and can contain omissions or inconsistencies. These statistics describe model groups, not an individual registration.
Confidential cells marked [c] represent between 1 and 4 vehicles and are treated as zero in aggregates, so totals can be slightly understated.