1988 Mazda RX-7: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

4 builds left the factory as a 1988 RX-7, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 2 main configurations
  • 194 vehicles built
  • 4 for sale right now

Which RX-7 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 RX-7

What actually differs

Base configuration JM1FC351-J Base configuration JM1FC331-J
Body Convertible Coupe
Vehicles built 130 50
Same on every 1988 RX-7
  • Engine 1.3L
  • Power 132 hp
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Doors 2-door
  • Typical price today $14,995
  • For sale right now 4
Cost to run

15/21 mpg city/highway. Roughly $2,740/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 1988 RX-7

Safety, in plain English

What JM1FC351-J means

JM1 FC351 · J
JM1
the World Manufacturer Identifier Mazda registered — assembled in Japan
FC351
together encode the RX-7 line — Convertible, 1.3L — as Mazda filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
J
in position 10 — model year 1988
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
Real VINs from this run JM1FC351 XJ0102427
2 rare configurations — mostly fleet, export or irregular VIN patterns. Fewer than 20 known vehicles each.

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