Mazda

Autozam AZ-1

1992-1994RWD

64 hp

0-100 in 9.0s

About the Mazda Autozam AZ-1

The Autozam AZ-1 is the most extreme kei car ever sold: gullwing doors, a mid-mounted 657cc Suzuki turbo engine, 720 kg, and a roof low enough that adults sit with their heads near the glass. Mazda built roughly 4400 of them through its Autozam brand and lost money on every one.

HOW DOES IT SCORE?

Reliability65/100

Economy82/100

Insurance Cost35/100

Import Price72/100

Maintenance68/100

Practicality38/100

Parts Availability42/100

Maintenance & Reliability

Wrenching Headache Rating

5/10 · Moderate DIY

Mid-engine kei with gullwings — cramped, charming, parts increasingly rare.

Technical Specs

Engine

657cc Turbo

Drivetrain

RWD

Horsepower

64 hp

Torque

85 Nm

Weight

720 kg

0-100 km/t

9.0s

Production Years

1992-1994

Investment Grade

MARKET ANALYSIS 📈

🇺🇸 USD

$13,080

🇪🇺 €12,000

📅 Last 12 months▲ +14%

📆 Last 5 years▲ +110%

Price history

$6,229

2021

$7,540

2022

$8,851

2023

$10,162

2024

$11,474

2025

$13,080

2026

Investment Grade · Solid

The Mazda Autozam AZ-1 (1992-1994) sits in a solid mid-tier position, offering bulletproof reliability (65/10) that owners routinely daily-drive paired with low running costs (68/10 maintenance). The RWD platform attracts a steady enthusiast following, and parts remain widely available (42/10). Market-wise values are up a healthy +14.0% year-on-year while a rarity score of 52/100 means you can afford to wait for the right car — accessible next to Grade A and S cars, with condition and mileage doing most of the pricing work.

Price estimates are based on market research and recent sales data. Values fluctuate based on condition, mileage, and market demand. Not financial advice.

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