Mazda RX-7 FC3S
Verified source All cars eligible
Cabriolet end date unverified.
NHTSA: the 25-year period "runs from the date of the vehicle's manufacture" (49 U.S.C. 30112(b)(9); 49 CFR 591.5(i)). Most plates show month/year only; we treat a build month as fully clear from the last day of that month 25 years later. Go by the build plate.
Build month → eligible month
| Built | Turns 25 | Status (October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1985 | Oct 2010 | Eligible |
| Nov 1985 | Nov 2010 | Eligible |
| Dec 1985 | Dec 2010 | Eligible |
| Jan 1986 | Jan 2011 | Eligible |
| Feb 1986 | Feb 2011 | Eligible |
| Mar 1986 | Mar 2011 | Eligible |
| Apr 1986 | Apr 2011 | Eligible |
| May 1986 | May 2011 | Eligible |
| Jun 1986 | Jun 2011 | Eligible |
| Jul 1986 | Jul 2011 | Eligible |
| Aug 1986 | Aug 2011 | Eligible |
| Sep 1986 | Sep 2011 | Eligible |
| Oct 1986 | Oct 2011 | Eligible |
| Nov 1986 | Nov 2011 | Eligible |
| Dec 1986 | Dec 2011 | Eligible |
| Jan 1987 | Jan 2012 | Eligible |
| Feb 1987 | Feb 2012 | Eligible |
| Mar 1987 | Mar 2012 | Eligible |
| Apr 1987 | Apr 2012 | Eligible |
| May 1987 | May 2012 | Eligible |
| Jun 1987 | Jun 2012 | Eligible |
| Jul 1987 | Jul 2012 | Eligible |
| Aug 1987 | Aug 2012 | Eligible |
| Sep 1987 | Sep 2012 | Eligible |
| Oct 1987 | Oct 2012 | Eligible |
| Nov 1987 | Nov 2012 | Eligible |
| Dec 1987 | Dec 2012 | Eligible |
| Jan 1988 | Jan 2013 | Eligible |
| Feb 1988 | Feb 2013 | Eligible |
| Mar 1988 | Mar 2013 | Eligible |
| Apr 1988 | Apr 2013 | Eligible |
| May 1988 | May 2013 | Eligible |
| Jun 1988 | Jun 2013 | Eligible |
| Jul 1988 | Jul 2013 | Eligible |
| Aug 1988 | Aug 2013 | Eligible |
| Sep 1988 | Sep 2013 | Eligible |
| Oct 1988 | Oct 2013 | Eligible |
| Nov 1988 | Nov 2013 | Eligible |
| Dec 1988 | Dec 2013 | Eligible |
| Jan 1989 | Jan 2014 | Eligible |
| Feb 1989 | Feb 2014 | Eligible |
| Mar 1989 | Mar 2014 | Eligible |
| Apr 1989 | Apr 2014 | Eligible |
| May 1989 | May 2014 | Eligible |
| Jun 1989 | Jun 2014 | Eligible |
| Jul 1989 | Jul 2014 | Eligible |
| Aug 1989 | Aug 2014 | Eligible |
| Sep 1989 | Sep 2014 | Eligible |
| Oct 1989 | Oct 2014 | Eligible |
| Nov 1989 | Nov 2014 | Eligible |
| Dec 1989 | Dec 2014 | Eligible |
| Jan 1990 | Jan 2015 | Eligible |
| Feb 1990 | Feb 2015 | Eligible |
| Mar 1990 | Mar 2015 | Eligible |
| Apr 1990 | Apr 2015 | Eligible |
| May 1990 | May 2015 | Eligible |
| Jun 1990 | Jun 2015 | Eligible |
| Jul 1990 | Jul 2015 | Eligible |
| Aug 1990 | Aug 2015 | Eligible |
| Sep 1990 | Sep 2015 | Eligible |
| Oct 1990 | Oct 2015 | Eligible |
| Nov 1990 | Nov 2015 | Eligible |
| Dec 1990 | Dec 2015 | Eligible |
| Jan 1991 | Jan 2016 | Eligible |
| Feb 1991 | Feb 2016 | Eligible |
| Mar 1991 | Mar 2016 | Eligible |
| Apr 1991 | Apr 2016 | Eligible |
| May 1991 | May 2016 | Eligible |
| Jun 1991 | Jun 2016 | Eligible |
| Jul 1991 | Jul 2016 | Eligible |
| Aug 1991 | Aug 2016 | Eligible |
| Sep 1991 | Sep 2016 | Eligible |
| Oct 1991 | Oct 2016 | Eligible |
| Nov 1991 | Nov 2016 | Eligible |
FAQ
When can I import a Mazda RX-7 (FC3S) to the US?
Under NHTSA's 25-year exemption (49 U.S.C. 30112(b)(9)), eligibility runs from the vehicle's date of manufacture. For this model, production started October 1985, so the earliest cars become eligible in October 2010. Production ended November 1991, so the last cars become eligible in November 2016. Always check the build plate on the specific car.
Is the FC3S eligible under the 25-year rule right now?
Status as of 2026-10-19: All cars eligible. The 25-year period runs from the manufacture date, not the model year. A car built late in the production run may still be waiting.
Does EPA also apply to a FC3S import?
Yes. EPA's Form 3520-1 Code E covers vehicles at least 21 years old (calendar year of manufacture subtracted from year of importation) in original unmodified configuration. DOT and EPA are separate tests; you need both.
How much does it cost to import a Mazda RX-7?
Costs vary by auction price, shipping and duty. Use our FC3S landed-cost calculator for an editable estimate. Typical overhead beyond the car is often a few thousand dollars (see our import-cost guide).
Where to buy parts
- Mazdatrix · RX-7 and rotary engine specialist
- RHDJapan · Ships from Japan: Nismo, Mugen, Spoon, Tomei, HKS, Cusco and OEM parts
- Nengun Performance · Ships from Japan: HKS, Nismo, Greddy, Blitz, RAYS and more. Also offers a Yahoo Japan Auctions service
- Japamart · Japan proxy buying (Yahoo Auctions, Mercari), useful for discontinued OEM and used tuner parts
- Summit Racing · Large US performance retailer (fluids, tools, universal parts)
- CARiD · Large US online retailer of aftermarket and replacement parts and accessories
- Amazon (Automotive) · Fluids, filters, tools and universal accessories
- eBay Motors Parts · Used and NOS JDM parts from US and Japan sellers
- ZenMarket · Japan proxy for Yahoo Auctions and Japanese stores
- Buyee · Japan proxy for Yahoo Auctions and Mercari
Independent retailers picked by what they publicly stock. Check fitment for your chassis. Some links are affiliate links; see our affiliate disclosure.
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