With an exciting rotary sports car and a new generation Skyactiv engine in the pipeline, the future for Mazda looks incredibly exciting. However, it’s a bit of a bummer that several existing models are set to face the axe as early as the end of this year.

Mazda 2

First off, we have the Mazda 2, which has been around since 2014. The hatchback did receive a couple of updates in 2019 and again in 2023, but the changes felt like a drop in the ocean and simply weren’t enough to keep it relevant in the market.

Sales of the hatchback were already wrapped up in the UK last February, but those in Europe can still get the hybrid version, which is essentially a rebadged Toyota Yaris. As of now, there’s been no word on what might take its place.

Mazda CX-3

Much like the Mazda 2, the CX-3 has also been around for over a decade. The compact crossover is still available in Japan and some Asian markets, including Malaysia, but it’s been shown the door in the US and Europe.

That said, there’s still hope for the CX-3, as reports suggest that Mazda is currently working on a new generation model that will offer a hybrid engine option.

Mazda 6

The third-generation Mazda 6 is also approaching its final chapter. After being pulled from the North American market in 2021, the UK in 2023, and Japan in 2024, it’s just recently been discontinued in Australia for failing to meet safety standards.

But fear not, as the sedan already has a successor lined up, the Mazda EZ-6. Developed in collaboration with Changan using the Deepal SL03 as its basis, the EZ-6 will be available as a fully electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).

Mazda MX-30

Last but not least, Mazda’s first electric vehicle, the MX-30, is also set to be axed after just five years on the market. It’s fair to say that this is not a complete shocker, considering it can only manage a mere 199 km on a full charge.

On the bright side, Mazda is still offering a range extender version known as the e-SkyActiv R-EV. Although its electric range is limited to just 85 km, this model can travel a total of 600 km thanks to its rotary engine and 50-litre fuel tank.