Mazda’s RX-8 sales have exceeded 12,700 units since its launch with 170 sold last month.

With the help of the RX-8, Mazda holds a majority share of the non-premium sports car at 21%.

Meanwhile the MX-5 remains steady at just over 500 units for April and 1,800 so far this year.

Mazda6 sales reached 1,300 in April, bringing the total sold since launch in 2002 to over 42,000 units.

The Mazda3 sold 969 units in April, compared to 585 in the same month last year, whilst the Mazda2 sold 219 units compared to 334 in April 2004.

April 2005 Mazda UK sales results: