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There a bit old now a days and Mazda stopped making housings for them. Any wrecker should have one laying around. Check for compresson but l'd factor in the price of a rebuild when buying the motor.

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Q: Where can you buy a used or rebuilt Mazda wankel rotary 12-A-engine?
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