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Mazda RX-7 (FB)

1978–1985

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  • Lowest price

    US$6,700

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$16,598

    Since 2020 · n=7

  • Highest price

    US$29,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    7

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 7 lots

Mazda RX-7

Based on 7 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinglow confidence

US$21,199

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

US$23,219

+10%

5-Year Forecast

US$23,910

+13%

Market scores

46

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1980

    US$3,602-22%

    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 has declined sharply to a median of $21,199, down 25 percent over the past twelve months and now carrying a SELL signal. This pullback runs counter to its classification as an appreciating classic, suggesting near-term headwinds are outpacing longer-term collector appeal.

Transaction volume remains thin, with just four sales tracked in the past year and seven total in the dataset. This sparse liquidity means wide bid-ask spreads and extended holding periods for sellers—a meaningful constraint for anyone considering entry or exit at current levels.

The typical FB transacting today carries roughly 42,000 miles, indicating that the examples changing hands are relatively low-mileage specimens. Despite moderate desirability and a collectible-tier ranking, the market has not rewarded age and condition equally across all examples.

Over a three-year horizon, the base projection stands at $23,219, implying a recovery of around 9.5 percent from current levels. The five-year outlook improves modestly to $23,910, or 12.8 percent, suggesting that patient holders may recapture recent losses but face a gradual appreciation path rather than a sharp rebound.

Confidence in these projections is low, reflecting both the small sample size and the market's recent directional weakness. Prospective buyers should treat current pricing as unsettled rather than a floor; with no active listings tracked, availability alone may create brief upside if sourcing becomes more difficult.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$21,199
  • 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)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$1,210
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,030
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months7
  • Sell-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$17,443
  • Avg Mileage at Sale41,975 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$6,700 – US$29,000
  • Total Sales Tracked7

Recent sales

Showing latest 7
  • US$10,000

    Bring a Trailer · 14 Aug 2026

  • US$24,500

    Bring a Trailer · 9 Aug 2026

  • US$9,500

    Bring a Trailer · 20 Jul 2026

  • US$16,598

    Bring a Trailer · 1 Jul 2026

  • US$29,000

    Bring a Trailer · 21 May 2026

  • US$6,700

    Bring a Trailer · 30 Apr 2026

  • US$25,800

    cars-and-bids · 13 Mar 2026

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