2000 Mazda RX-7 Turbo

Please note that the photographs have been provided by the seller

Highlights 

• Tastefully modified in an OEM+ fashion

• 320bhp professionally rebuilt engine

• Brakes, suspension and drivetrain have also been enhanced 

• Many new and improved parts

• In exceptional condition throughout

• One UK owner

• Advisory-free MOT

Overview

Along with the likes of the Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R and Toyota Supra, Mazda's front-engined, rear-wheel drive RX-7 sports coupe has achieved almost mythical status. Not only for its compact and lightweight Wankel rotary engine, but for the insane amount of performance that can be gleaned from said engine.

Popularised by a certain Hollywood film that is both rapid and incensed, the Mazda RX-7 remains a favourite among JDM fans and big power tuners alike, but the car has actually been around in some form or another since 1978.

Any generation RX-7 is a worthy addition to anyone's garage but it's the more modern, rounded-body third iteration, known as the FD, that attracts the most attention, mainly due to the 1.3-litre 13B-REW twin-turbo twin-rotor Wankel engine under that long, sleek bonnet that can be tuned to deliver face-melting performance.

And that's exactly the fate that has befallen this particular 2000 final series example that was imported from Japan in 2018 on 62,758 miles with a 4B auction grade. Being the high-end "Type RS" model this RX-7 was already an improvement over the standard cars but it has since been modified and upgraded, including a fully professionally rebuilt engine with many upgraded parts, upping power to approximately 320bhp.

In addition, the drivetrain, suspension and braking components have all received an uplift and the car also benefits from myriad exterior improvements ensuring that it looks as good as it drives. With a spec list as long as your arm it's certainly been lavished with love, care and attention and currently represents a cracking, professionally tuned example that's quite impossible to ignore.

History and documentation

• 2000 model year

• Two keys and alarm fobs

• Imported from Japan in 2018

• First registered in the UK  1st August 2018

• One UK owner

• Some Japanese history 

• Numerous invoices for servicing and work carried out, including a gearbox and differential rebuild in 2024

• Seven services recorded between 2018 and 2025

• Last serviced on 05/03/2025 (71,289 miles)

• V5C present and correct

• Advisory-free MOT until 06/03/2026

• Currently eligible for import in to the US

• HPI clear

• 72,300 miles 

Interior

• In wonderfully original condition with minimal wear and tear

• The seats are in excellent order

• Door cards and carpets look to be in great shape

• Dashboard is undamaged

• Nardi Torino steering wheel and gear knob present well

• 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

• Split in passenger side rear seat

• Seats and mats have been wet vacuumed

• The boot area is clean and tidy and the car comes with a spare wheel, jack and tool kit

• The engine bay is incredibly clean

Exterior

• The exterior presents impeccably

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

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

• No evidence of any corrosion anywhere on the car

• All panel gaps are uniform

• Undersealed with Dinitrol upon import

• Tunnel braces and undertrays vapour blasted.

• 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.

• Rear wiper arm removed (available)

• Wheels have been powder coated black and ceramic coated in March 2025 and are all in excellent condition

• Dunlop Direzza DZ102 tyres all round with 6mm tread front and 5mm rear according to the vendor

• Direnza 15mm wheel spacers all round

• Rays wheel nuts and locking nuts

• The underneath is straight and exceptionally clean with numerous parts and hardware stripped and powder coated

Mechanical

• 320bhp, 1.3-litre twin-turbo twin-rotor Wankel engine

• 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 and cat available)

• Hayward & Scott custom stainless downpipe back system

• Apexi Power FC with hand controller (in glovebox)

• Mapped by rotary specialist Jaydee

• Five-speed manual gearbox and KAAZ plated differential rebuilt with all new bearings and seals by Grinspeed Motorsport in 2024 as well as the driveshafts

• Rotor Torque modified clutch (Kevlar plated) and new genuine release bearing in 2021

• Shifter rebuilt with all new bushes

• SuperPro diff mount bushes and new rear wheel bearings

• All four callipers refurbished by BCS in 2019 with BCS braided blue brake lines

• Dixcel slotted discs and ES pads front and rear

• Meister R coil overs

• Corner weighted

• Hunter four wheel alignment

• Suspension fully re-bushed and ball joints re-greased with new boots

• The vendor informs us that the car is garaged through summer and dry stored through winter and always run on 99 octane fuel

• No mechanical issues to report

Summary

With such extensive but tasteful modifications this iconic Mazda RX-7 is one of the best we've seen in a while. With less than 4,000 miles covered since having the engine rebuilt by a reputable specialist and with a full running gear refurbishment on an excellent original example just over 1,000 miles ago, the higher maintenance toll associated with this type of vehicle has surely been drastically mitigated. The vendor believes that the car has to be seen in person to be appreciated and doubts there is a better one to be found anywhere in the UK. You best go and take a peek then...

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Callington, Cornwall.