Model year guide

1986 Mazda RX-7

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1986 Mazda RX-7 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1986 Mazda RX-7 — representative photo
Representative photo

1986 Mazda RX-7 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined18 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1986 Mazda RX-7 recalls 1

Service Brakes, Air:disc:caliper NHTSA Campaign #87V160000 · 14/10/1987

IN AREAS OF HEAVY USAGE, ROAD SALT MAY ACCUMULATE AT SURFACES OF COMPONENTS OF FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS.

Fix: REPAIR FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TO PREVENT ROAD SALT ACCUMULATION.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1986 Mazda RX-7 MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,700
EPA size classMinicompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume69 cu ft
Cargo volume10 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1986 Mazda RX-7 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,500
Fuel only$18,500
Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
169.7–170.1 in
Width
65.7–66.5 in
Height
49.6–50.0 in
Wheelbase
95.3–95.7 in
Curb weight
2,511–2,626 lb

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1986 Mazda RX-7 — ranges cover the 3 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1986 Mazda RX-7. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Emissions

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1105 - EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS. WRONG ROUTING OF PURGE HOSE.

Transport Canada #1987115 · Oct 1987

Brakes

ROAD SALT MAY ACCUMULATE AT THE SURFACES OF THE COMPONENTS OF THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS, RESULTING IN PAD LINER CORROSION. THIS COULD PREVENT FREE MOVEMENT OF THE DISC PADS AND RESULT IN INEFFECTIVE FRONT BRAKING. CONSEQUENT INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS WILL BE INSPECTED AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACED.

Transport Canada #1987111 · Oct 1987

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

1986 Mazda RX-7 vehicles on record

1986 Mazda RX-7 1986 Mazda RX-7JMZFC132200101323 1986 Mazda RX-7 1986 Mazda RX-7JMZFC132200101405

Other Mazda RX-7 model years

1993 1992 1989 1988 1985

1986 Mazda RX-7 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1986 Mazda RX-7 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1986 Mazda RX-7. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1986 Mazda RX-7 get?

The 1986 Mazda RX-7 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (15 city / 22 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.