1994 Mazda 323 Familia GT-R

Please note that the car will come with a fresh MOT

Highlights

• Rare rally homologation model, developed for competition use
• In current ownership for approximately nine years
• Accompanied by V5C registration document and recent MOT certificates

The Appeal

The Mazda 323 Familia GT-R was built with a singular purpose: to homologate the 323 platform for rally competition. Pairing a turbocharged 1.8-litre inline-four with a permanent four-wheel-drive system in a compact, lightweight body, it sits alongside the Lancer Evolution and Impreza WRX as one of Japan's great rally-bred road cars of the 1990s — though it remains considerably rarer and less well-known than either.

This example was imported to the UK and first registered here in 2003. It has reportedly been in the care of its current owner for approximately nine years. Finished in Brilliant Black with a black leather and synthetic suede interior detailed with red stitching, the cabin features Mazdaspeed front seats trimmed in black leather with blue cloth inserts and embroidered logos. Externally, it sits on 17-inch Speedline multi-spoke alloy wheels in gloss anthracite and has been enhanced with a range of considered performance upgrades, including AP Racing front brakes, a GReddy triple-plate clutch, an Apexi boost controller, an R33 Skyline GT-R intercooler, and a Cusco front strut brace, among others.

The car passed its most recent MOT in March 2025 at 71,968 indicated miles on its first attempt with no advisories. For those seeking a characterful and increasingly collectable Japanese performance car from the golden era of homologation specials, this GT-R warrants close inspection.

Key Information

• Mileage: 72,070 miles indicated (not warranted)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom (imported from Japan, first UK registration in 2003)
• Technical inspection status: Expired March 2026
• Technical specs: 1,839cc turbocharged four-cylinder petrol, 5-speed manual transmission, four-wheel drive
• Paperwork: V5C registration document and recent MOT certificates present; one ignition key

The Detail

• Mazdaspeed front seats fitted in place of the originals, trimmed in black leather with blue cloth inserts
• 17-inch Speedline multi-spoke alloy wheels in gloss anthracite, fitted with mixed tyres
• AP Racing front brake callipers
• GReddy triple-plate clutch
• Apexi AVCR boost controller and HKS turbo boost gauge
• Intercooler sourced from a Nissan R33 Skyline GT-R
• Walbro 345 high-pressure fuel pump
• HKS dump valve and upgraded ignition leads
• Cusco front strut brace and aftermarket hard-pipe intake system
• Alcantara-trimmed Sparco steering wheel
• Alpine stereo system with amplifier and aftermarket speakers
• Additional HKS gauges mounted in the driver's footwell
• Front fog light air intake scoop fitted
• Air conditioning, electric windows and mirrors
• Minor scratches on the bumper from storage, as noted by the seller

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