Highlights

UK-supplied car in same-family ownership from new
Showing under 24,000 miles supported by history file
Engine recommissioned in 2026 by rotary specialist Essex Rotary
Recently passed all important crucial hot compression test with no issues
£1,700 of recent work including carburettor kit and new injectors
Very rare and highly original rotary engined marvel
Ulez RFL and MOT exempt

The Appeal

In the late 70s Mazda wanted a sporting halo car to demonstrate its new Wankel rotary engines. It took a magpie-like approach, basing its new car on Porsche’s then-new 924. The resulting RX-7 proved far more than a slavish copy - beneath the sharp, European lines this was one of the most innovative sports cars of the era.

That was all thanks to the rev-tastic Wankel twin rotor engine, but where the RX-7 scored was in how it delivered, offering drivers instant, seamless and continuous power right up to the 7,000rpm red line.

Due to 1980 Japanese import quoters RX-7 was never a big seller in the UK and today survivors are exceptionally rare. Likely few have the provenance and originality of this one, which has covered less than 24,000 miles in the hands of one single family from new. Finished in attractive and rare light green metallic, it is a desirable later MK1 Series 2 car with the upgraded interior, rear boot spoiler and other external improvements and the improved engine over the MK1. The condition is genuinely impressive and the car retains many original features including the steel and glass roof option with a storage bag and period Clarion stereo.

The vendor acquired the car recently from the family after it had been in storage for several years, which the MOT history supports. He has set about recommissioning the car and having it checked over. That work was done in early 2026 by Essex Rotary and includes over £1,7000 of engine work and attention to the carburettors and injectors. Enthusiasts will be pleased to know that it has also passed the all-important hot compression test with no issues.

Finding a RX-7 is one thing, finding one 23000 miles and one family owned is quite another. One not to miss.

History and Paperwork

UK-market, right-hand-drive car supplied new by Mazda UK
First registered 22nd August 1984
Two registered keepers from new
Vendor states that the two keepers were husband and wife at same address
In dry storage since around 2022 with few miles covered
Some history file and paperwork documenting the car's history
Essex Rotary engine recommissioning and additional work carried out in early 2026
Various old MOTs and tax discs as shown
Factory handbooks and service books as shown
Last MOT expired 26th July 2022
Car is eligible for Historic Vehicle status by age
Early service history below with further details in history file we are told

The Condition

Attractive light green metallic paintwork in good condition for age
Revised Series 2 car with integrated bumpers and other cosmetic factory improvements
Paintwork generally presenting well
Front wing N/S noted as slightly off colour as shown
Factory 14in alloy wheels in good general condition with some aging to note
Tyres appear in good condition but age is unknown
Underside as shown with evidence of undersealing
Brown velour interior is highly preserved and in very good condition for age
Series 2 brown vinyl dashboard and trim in good order
Car is supplied with two removable roof panels one glass the other steel and storage bag as shown
Clarion period radio cassette all working perfectly
Practical 2+2 layout
The vendor describes the interior as being in very good order
Window switch fault will need attention
Fitted with rear original Mazda mud flaps

The Mechanics

1.3-litre twin-rotor(rated at 2.3) 100bhp Wankel engine
5 spd manual gearbox
Engine recommissioned in early 2026 by rotary specialist Essex Rotary
Recently passed hot compression test with no issues
Attention to carburettors and injectors in recent months
Vendor states car runs as it should consistent with 23,000-mile reading
Owner expresses the car drives superbly

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