Mazda Motor Europe sales were up by 1% year-on-year last month, with 20,422 vehicles sold.

The UK, Mazda’s second largest market, saw sales of 3,000 units.

The Mazda5 achieved its best month since launch, with 2,754 units sold in November. The Mazda3 also had its best month for sales in November with 8,127 units sold, up 42% year-on-year.

Mazda sold 1,500 sports cars in November, with the Mazda RX-8 and the Mazda MX-5 combining for a projected sports car non-premium segment share of 19%.