Mazda Rotary Club

Cars by Model Type => 2nd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: zzrpilot on February 14, 2016, 11:43:20 PM

Title: How many left
Post by: zzrpilot on February 14, 2016, 11:43:20 PM
I know there was a similar thread about 10 years ago but just how many FC's are left. I have an S4 EGI and led to believe there aren't many left as turbo models were more popular.I read somewhere that there's only 50 fc's registered on the road in the UK
Title: Re: How many left
Post by: boosted on February 15, 2016, 09:37:04 AM
Theres a website that shows whats registered with vosa/dvla.
Howmanyleft.com i think.
Title: Re: How many left
Post by: clive on February 15, 2016, 12:57:12 PM
When the club started I asked the DLVC for numbers and they sent me a spread sheet, however I quickly realised that Gen 1's and Gen 2's over lap as Mazda dealers were still selling Gen 1's in 1986 and beyond after the Gen 1 production ended,

Indeed I know of one that was registered on a J plate (1991) !!

With Mazda also themselves having no records as Mazda wasn't Mazda then, but a private franchise, all this means there's no way of knowing how many Gen 1's or Gen 2's were even sold let alone how many are left.




Title: Re: How many left
Post by: zzrpilot on February 16, 2016, 12:11:02 PM
I was thinking more in general terms .The ones members have or know about that are used or have a chance of ever seeing the road again.And a rough estimate of model ie egi /turbo/vert
Title: Re: How many left
Post by: zzrpilot on February 16, 2016, 12:34:21 PM
Just found an app on DVLA website.It says 75 taxed and 262 sorned.Thats Mazda Rx7s from 1986-1991.but no breakdown of models.Also just curious as to how many sorned cars will ever see the road again.The howmany are left website just gives total no of rx7s.
Title: Re: How many left
Post by: boosted on February 16, 2016, 01:19:28 PM
Yes i had look difficult to ascertain which model type and cross over years dont help.
Title: Re: How many left
Post by: KenD on February 17, 2016, 10:33:38 AM
Like the original poster I have a S4 EGI which in my case I use regularly year round.  On the basis I just never see any on the roads I too have often wondered how many are still left as licenced road cars rather than track day or SORN vehicles.   

Perhaps it's time to update the list....?
Title: Re: How many left
Post by: grinder on March 30, 2016, 08:47:51 PM
Quote from: clive on February 15, 2016, 12:57:12 PM
When the club started I asked the DLVC for numbers and they sent me a spread sheet, however I quickly realised that Gen 1's and Gen 2's over lap as Mazda dealers were still selling Gen 1's in 1986 and beyond after the Gen 1 production ended,

Indeed I know of one that was registered on a J plate (1991) !!

With Mazda also themselves having no records as Mazda wasn't Mazda then, but a private franchise, all this means there's no way of knowing how many Gen 1's or Gen 2's were even sold let alone how many are left.

My JDM one is on a J plate
Title: Re: How many left
Post by: lennycarloff on April 02, 2016, 02:18:19 PM
My black FC  TII should be back on the road soon  :clap:
Title: Re: How many left
Post by: lennycarloff on April 02, 2016, 02:19:45 PM
I also have an egi but that won't be going back on the road :c023:
Title: Re: How many left
Post by: dooby69 on April 02, 2016, 11:19:04 PM
i own 3  :)
1 black 1989 registered egi coupe in good shape but with popped water seals sorned
1 white 1990 registered turbo2 coupe good body and engine but bad floor pan sorned
1  red 1992 registered turbo2 cab 35k miles tax and moted on the road as my second car
i plan on putting the cab away for sunny days and either welding up the white one or fitting its engine and running gear into the better condition black egi body
i miss driving the coupe and dont like using the cab when its raining
Title: Re: How many left
Post by: KenD on April 04, 2016, 04:24:53 PM
Quote from: lennycarloff on April 02, 2016, 02:18:19 PM
My black FC  TII should be back on the road soon  :clap:
Good to hear :)

Quote from: lennycarloff on April 02, 2016, 02:19:45 PM
I also have an egi but that won't be going back on the road :c023:
Ah, that's a shame.  What state is it in - and what are your plans for it, if any?

MOT next week for mine - fingers crossed!
Title: Re: How many left
Post by: lennycarloff on April 04, 2016, 07:04:36 PM
The egi has been sat for a few years ,and is in need of alot more TLC than I would have time for, good luck with the MOT
Title: Re: How many left
Post by: KenD on April 04, 2016, 09:55:04 PM
Quote from: lennycarloff on April 04, 2016, 07:04:36 PM
The egi has been sat for a few years ,and is in need of alot more TLC than I would have time for, good luck with the MOT
Ah ok.  Just sent you a PM.
Well I've dealt with the only advisory from the last MOT, and have fitted new (or at least unused) headlights which coupled with Osram Nightbreakers have made night driving a positive pleasure - always nice to see where you are going! 
Title: Re: How many left
Post by: clive on April 05, 2016, 07:51:24 AM
Well done with the MOT Ken,

Yes the lights will help a little  ;), I remember travelling down to Le Mans in the dark and the rain not really being able to see where I was going in my EGI  ???

Jim hows the car coming along ?
Title: Re: How many left
Post by: juniorbamf on April 29, 2016, 10:19:45 AM
My EGI is asleep in my garage avoiding the awful weather! currently SORN,

i've spent a lot of time chopping out rust and welding in new pieces.

i'm hoping to get it back on the road in the next couple of months! :]
Title: Re: How many left
Post by: TiddlesRX7 on May 13, 2016, 09:30:59 PM
My 1990 TII coupe is still in the garage and sorned :-(
Title: Re: How many left
Post by: Skifledanabit on May 19, 2016, 08:06:04 PM
G88 HCW is now in my possession, red 1989 FC Convertible.


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