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Mazda RX-7 (FB)

1978–1985

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  • Lowest price

    $8,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $20,350

    Since 2020 · n=3

  • Highest price

    $27,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    3

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 3 lots

Mazda RX-7

Based on 3 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinglow confidence

$20,350

Market value · recent verified sales

-25.0%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 25.0% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$10,657

-48%

5-Year Forecast

$8,779

-57%

Estimates based on 3 verified Australia sales.

Market scores

44

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1980

    $4,417-22%

    7 with · 4 without · low confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Mazda RX-7 FB is trading at a median of AUD $20,350 in the Australian market, down 25 percent over the past year. This sharp decline contradicts its classification as an appreciating classic, signaling a disconnect between collector expectations and current demand.

Liquidity remains thin, with only three tracked sales over the past 12 months. This sparse transaction volume means pricing signals should be treated with caution, and both buyers and sellers should expect difficulty finding counterparties at any given time.

The RX-7 FB carries a collectibility score of 6 and moderate desirability, placing it in the middle tier of Japanese sports car collectibles. Without production volume data in hand, the specific appeal drivers remain unclear, though the marque's rotary-engine heritage typically anchors enthusiast interest.

The market outlook is decidedly bearish. Base-case projections suggest the median could fall to AUD $10,657 within three years—a 48 percent decline from current levels—and further to AUD $8,779 by year five, representing a cumulative 57 percent loss. These projections assume continued softness in appetite for first-generation RX-7s.

The SELL signal reflects this trajectory, though low confidence in the forecast warrants caution before acting on a single data point. With zero active listings currently tracked, this model has effectively disappeared from the market, making it difficult to validate whether the downtrend will persist or reverse.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$20,350
  • Annual appr. rate-25.0%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked11
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared11 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$910
  • Maintenance$1,830
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$7,610
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through33%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$18,450
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range$8,000 – $27,000
  • Total Sales Tracked3

Recent sales

  • $20,350

    Collecting Cars · 17 Dec 2025

  • $8,000

    Collecting Cars · 13 Dec 2024

  • $27,000

    Collecting Cars · 15 Aug 2023

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.