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Mazda RX-3
3 generations · 3 engine options · data across all years of the RX-3 platform.
1,444
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5-Year Cost of Ownership · 1975–1978 1.1L (1146cc) 12A twin-rotor Wankel rotary
$6,703
~$1,341/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
1975–1978
1 engine option
1.1L (1146cc) 12A twin-rotor Wankel rotary
RWD
1974
1 engine option
1.2L Rotary
RWD
1973
1 engine option
1.2L Rotary
RWD
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