I had a RX3 wagon, 1973 IIRC, due to publics concern about longevity of the rotary, Mazda gave a 50,000 mile warranty on these engines. My apex seals failed at a little over 50,000 miles (less than 51,000). Mazda would not help me at all, no good will discount, no nothing. I had the engine rebuilt, drove it for a while longer, and traded it in on my 2nd BMW. Later there was a class action suit which Mazda lost and I recouped $600 or $700 or so.
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