1981 Mazda RX7: trims, real prices & how to pick yours
6 builds left the factory as a 1981 RX7, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.
- 1 main configurations
- 44 vehicles built
- 2 for sale right now
Which RX7 is yours?
Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.
Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.
Pick your RX7
What JM1FB332-E means
JM1
FB332
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E
- JM1
- the World Manufacturer Identifier Mazda registered — assembled in Japan
- FB332
- together encode the RX-7 line — Coupe, 1.3L — as Mazda filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
- E
- in position 10 — model year 1981
- 9, 11–17
- differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
5 rare configurations — mostly fleet, export or irregular VIN patterns. Fewer than 20 known vehicles each.
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Paste its VIN — we’ll open that exact car’s page: its configuration, market position and every listing we’ve tracked.