1975 Mazda RX4 Coupe review from UK and Ireland
"The Mazda RX4 rotary was in a word - sensational"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear brake cylinder seals leaked after 50,000 miles.
Seat coverings were made of PVC and got very hot in the summer, and eventually the material split in places.
Spark plugs rusted into the engine and during removal snapped causing severe damage to the rotary engine, a new engine was going to be very expensive and a rebuilt one was nearly as much, this caused me to have to scrap the car.
General comments?
This marvellous car, the RX4 Rotary Coupe (M reg) that served me so well, is to this day the best car I have owned or driven, it was far ahead of its time and looked great in Mercury Blue, wide Bridestone tyres and stainless steel wheel trims and bumpers.
I have never seen another RX4 since I parted with mine in 1987 and it will always leave me with some wonderful memories.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1975 |
| First year of ownership | 1977 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1987 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 rotary Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 9000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70000 miles |
| Previous car | MG B |
| Date of Entry | 4th October, 2001 |