FD3SArriving September 2026Grade 4.5
1999 Mazda RX-7 Type RS
One-owner Series 6 Type RS, on the water now.
$84,900drive away
- Year
- 1999
- Kilometres
- 74,800 km
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drive
- RWD (front engine)
Gallery
Every angle, as it stands.
At a glance
The numbers.
Engine
13B-REW
Odometer
74,800 km
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD (front engine)
Body
Coupe
Colour
Vintage Red
Seats
2
Doors
2
Steering
Right-hand drive
Fuel
Petrol
The Japan story
Where it came from, step by step.
Auction sheet, our translation, and the trip across. Dates are as recorded; nothing is inferred.
- Bought at auction18 July 2026
- Export paperwork1 Aug 2026
- Shipped from Japan20 Aug 2026In progressTrans Future 5 · Yokohama
- Arrived in Australia16 Sept 2026Melbourne
- Quarantine cleared
- Import approval
- Compliance
- Roadworthy
- Registration
- Ready for you
USS · USS Tokyo · 18 July 2026 · 1 previous owner
Grade 4.5/A — Very good: minor marks you'd have to look for.
- Overall
- Series 6 Type RS. Excellent paint. Compression test at auction: 8.2/8.1/8.3 per rotor.
- Interior
- Excellent.
- Notes
- Standard apart from Mazdaspeed exhaust.
No panel markers on the sheet: no recorded scratches, dents or repairs.
Codes follow the Japanese auction standard: A scratches, U dents, W repairs, C corrosion, X replaced panels.
Our inspection
What we found, what we fixed.
Nine categories scored on the hoist and on the road. Anything we didn't fix is disclosed and priced in.
Inspected 17 July 2026
3-month statutory warranty (VIC), from delivery
Paint depth (µm)
- bonnet116
- roof112
- boot114
- front left door110
- front right door111
- rear left door107
- rear right door112
- front left guard118
- front right guard115
- rear left quarter109
- rear right quarter113
Tyres (tread mm · DOT)
- front left5 · 202402.00
- front right5 · 202402.00
- rear left4.5 · 202402.00
- rear right4.5 · 202402.00
Brakes (pad · rotor %)
- front70 · 75
- rear72 · 77
Specifications
Verified specs.
Only fields a staff member has checked against the factory sheet appear here.
- Layout
- twin-rotor
Features & equipment
What it has.
Tech
- Limited-slip differential
Safety
- ABS
- Dual airbags
Comfort
- Climate control
- Power windows
Exterior
- Rear spoiler
What comes with it
- 1 key
- Service books
- Toolkit
Ownership costs
What it costs to own, in your state.
Stamp duty, rego, fuel and a finance example, from published state rules.
- Stamp duty
- $4,415
- VIC rules in force 2024-07-01
- Registration (est. per year)
- $900
- Metro private, 12 months incl. TAC charge; estimate only.
- Fuel per year
- $3,229
- Finance example
- $382 / week
- 8.95% comparison rate, 60 months, $5,000 deposit. Indicative only.
- Cooling-off
- 3 business days
- Used-car dealer sales; see the trust strip for exceptions.
- Roadworthy
- Required on transfer
- Roadworthy Certificate (RWC), valid 30 days
Estimates from published state rules; verified by staff before launch. Insurance varies by driver, so we link you to a quote rather than guess.
Why we chose this car
In our words.
“A one-owner Series 6 with a strong auction compression test. It is on the water now; reserve it before it lands.”
Bought at USS Tokyo in July with a strong compression test. Currently on the Trans Future 5, due in Melbourne mid-September. Reserve it now; full inspection and photos follow on arrival.
- One owner from new
- Series 6, Type RS
- Strong auction compression
- Arriving September
- Dealer licence
- LMCT 12345 (VIC)
- ABN
- 12 345 678 901
- PPSR check
- Available on request
- Cooling-off
- Three business days cooling-off applies to used-car sales in Victoria (excluding some auction and trade sales).
Next step
Ask, drive, or reserve.
Book a test drive
Bring a full licence. We confirm a slot by email and hold the car for you for the hour.
Reserve with a deposit
A refundable $5,000 deposit holds the car for five days. Card payment goes live with launch; ask us and we'll arrange it.
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