2000 Mazda RX7 Type RS

2000 Mazda RX7 Type RS

 

Current mileage 72300

Less than 4k miles since engine rebuilt by reputable specialist. Full running gear refurbishment on an excellent original example just over 1k miles ago with great attention to detail. All of which I believe has drastically reduced the higher maintenance associated with this type of vehicle. Has to be seen in person to be appreciated. I doubt you will see a better one anywhere in the uk.

This iconic Japanese sports car is sure to put a grin on your face with its engaging drive due to its exceptional handling and unique rotary experience. The timeless design will almost certainly turn a few heads while doing so!

 

Overview

 

Over the Type RB and R the RS model features 17 inch wheels as standard, more efficient turbo chargers, bigger and thicker front and rear brakes, shorter 4.30 final drive (faster acceleration) and a longer fifth gear for better cruising economy.

 

I first saw one of these at a millennium car show as a child and fell in love. They say don’t meet your heroes, but this car has certainly not disappointed.

Imported from Japan in 2018 by Torque GT at 101,000km (62,758 miles) as an auction grade 4B and owned by myself ever since. Auction grade explained-Number is for exterior condition 6=New 2=Poor. Letter is for interior condition A=New D=Poor. Those who don’t know factors like mild winters, low road salt usage, well maintained roads and the car culture in Japan mean cars are generally in great condition with little to no rust. For perspective a recent 4k mile example was graded 4.5.

 

Garaged through summer and dry stored through winter since import.

 

Always run on 99 octane fuel and premixed 200:1.

 

Body/Paint/Interior

* Undersealed with Dinitrol upon import (pictures showing condition prior to this available).

* Tunnel braces and undertrays vapour blasted.

* Innocent Blue Mica - paint meter readings suggest original paintwork (pictures of depth readings available) except for headlight covers (genuine replacements).

* Original Japanese stickers in place.

* Front Lip painted black.

* Side skirts (fitted using existing holes/adhesive)

* Front fog lights removed (available)

* Wiper arms powder coated.

* Detailed and ceramic coated by Offset Detailing in November 2018 with further 5-year ceramic coating applied in May 2025.

* Rear wiper arm removed (available)

* TOAD Ai606 alarm (fitted using original holes/no interior trims damaged).

* A/C re gassed in March 2025.

* Window regulators cleaned/re greased.

* Pioneer SPH-DA160DAB head unit.

* 2+2 seating configuration.

* Seats & mats wet vacuumed. 
 

Engine

* Millers motorsport CSS 10w-40 nano drive engine oil.

* Rebuilt by Stu at Rotor Torque using Goopy Apex seals and a mild street port in January 2021 (68,545 miles).

* Turbos overhauled by Midland Turbos in July 2019 (65, 930 miles).

* GReddy Trust downpipe and emissions delete (Original downpipe, cat available).

* Hayward & Scott custom stainless downpipe back system (not too loud).

* Apexi Power FC with hand controller (in glovebox).

* Mapped by Jaydee, running approx 320 hp.

* Fresh coolant at rebuild.

* Fuel filter December 2019.

* Plugs June 2019.

* Air filter May 2025. 
 

Drivetrain

* Rotor Torque modified clutch (Kevlar plated) and new genuine release bearing 2021.

* Gearbox stripped/cleaned/inspected and rebuilt with all new bearings/seals by Grinspeed Motorsport 2024.

* Millers 75W-90 nano drive for gearbox.

* All hardware yellow zinc coated.

* Shifter rebuilt with all new bushes.

* Diff stripped/cleaned/inspected/rebuilt with all new bearings/seals and KAAZ plated diff by Grinspeed Motorsport 2024.

* KAAZ oil changed after bed in procedure.

* Diff mount powder coated.

* SuperPro diff mount bushes.

* Driveshafts stripped/cleaned/inspected and rebuilt by Grinspeed Motorsport.

* Front wheel bearings cleaned/re greased.

* New Genuine Rear wheel bearings.

Brakes

* All 4 callipers refurbed by BCS in 2019.

* BCS braided blue brake lines.

* Dixcel slotted discs front and rear.

* Dixcel ES pads front and rear.

* Millers 300+ brake and clutch fluid.

* Back plates powder coated.

Suspension

* All suspension arms vapour blasted.

* Front upper arms, rear; trailing arms, upper arm inners, shock bushes and toe outers - SuperPro. Rear: upper arm, lower arm and toe inner new genuine pillowball bushes.

* All hardware yellow zinc coated.

* Ball joints re greased with new boots.

* Front steering knuckles powder coated.

* Rear subframe powder coated.

* Meister R coil overs.

* Corner weighted.

* Hunter 4 wheel alignment.
 

Wheels

* Powder coated black and ceramic coated in March 2025.

* Dunlop Direzza DZ102 all round, 6mm front and 5mm rear.

* Direnza 15mm wheel spacers all round.

* Rays wheel nuts & locking nuts. 
 

 

Can be viewed on a ramp, any inspection welcome.

 

MOT expires 07/03/2026.

 

2 keys and alarm fobs.

 

Japanese history (has not been translated).

 

Eligible for import in to the US in September 2025.

 

More details/photographs/videos available upon request.