Mazda Motor Europe sales were up 5.1% in July, with 13 markets reporting year-on-year sales increases.

The Japanese manufacturer sold 23,300 vehicles in July, 5.1% up year-on-year and the company’s best July result in 14 years.

The UK achieved a predicted market share of 1.8%, based on a volume of 3,500 units, which equals its record July share from a year ago.