by Four Mazda models are reported to be discontinued by the end of 2025.
The death list includes crossovers, sedans, station wagons, and even a hatchback.
It’s no surprise that only an SUV can be expected to receive a successor in the future.
The future Mazda lineup promises to be exciting, with a hybrid sports car with a rotary engine in development. But don’t get too attached to some of its current models, as some of them are heading to the automotive scrapyard in history, with production set to end by the close of 2025.
The cars subject to cancellation include the supermini Mazda2, the closely related subcompact crossover CX-3, the Mazda sedan, and the fully electric crossover MX-30.
MX-30: A Swift Disappearance
First in line is the MX-30, reportedly. It’s not entirely going away. Production of the battery-electric MX-30 is to end in March 2025, and the car has never really found its niche in the market. With a high price and a range that barely exceeded the corner store, it was hard to capture attention. And despite being relatively new – just five years – this car will not even get a mid-cycle refresh, let alone a second generation.
However, a version with a rotary auxiliary engine for the MX-30, the e-SkyActiv R-EV, will exist for now, so rotary fans, don’t lose hope. However, Mazda’s first attempt at creating an electric vehicle might best be remembered as an experiment that slightly fell off track.
Mazda2: The End of an Era (Maybe)
Next is the old , which is reportedly nearing the end. The current generation of this compact hatchback debuted in 2014 and was refreshed in 2019 and 2023. Its last update happened in 2024, when a new multimedia system was introduced for the Japanese market. However, these updates seem insufficient to keep it in production, as Mazda is reportedly planning to cease production by the end of 2025.
Unfortunately, there is no information about a direct successor to Mazda’s most affordable model in . The only hint is a trademark registration for the name Mazda2e, which might be used for a future budget electric car.
Perhaps Mazda will step away from the supermini segment for a while, directing buyers to a future small crossover (more on that later). However, European buyers can still purchase the Mazda2 Hybrid, which is essentially a .
CX-3: The SUV It Could Have Been
, the subcompact crossover that has remained largely unchanged since 2014, will also meet its end in September 2025. Despite an update in 2018 and several other enhancements over the years, the CX-3 struggled to stay relevant in a changing market environment. It was already discontinued in North America and Europe but is still available in Japan and select Asian markets.
Fortunately for Mazda fans, it looks like the successor to the CX-3 is in development. The model , revealing compact dimensions and a fresh design with a nose inspired by the CX-5, and a coupe-SUV status. We also know that the new generation of small crossover will be produced in Thailand, although it’s unclear when it will debut and if it will be available in Europe or Japan.
Mazda6: The Sedan That’s Just a Little Late
Finally, we have the Mazda6 sedan, a longtime staple of the Mazda lineup, which is also set to exit the stage. The current generation, introduced in 2012, has been updated several times over the years but never managed to get the boost needed to keep up with changing market trends. The Mazda6 said goodbye to North America in 2021 and to the UK in 2023 and was discontinued in Japan in 2024. Now it has also been removed from the market due to certain regulatory breaches.
But it’s not time to mourn the Mazda6 just yet. While Mazda canceled plans for a new sedan with an internal combustion engine, in Europe and the UK. This Changan-based model is already available in China as the Mazda EZ-6, offering both rotary-assisted hybrid and fully electric powertrains.
