i didnt want to post this until spring/summer time because my car is covered in snow and i cant get under it but this has been plagueing me forever.

Ok my car has a reconstruct title and i was wondering if it had frame damage.

here is the vin: JM1FC3516J0100402
this is for my 1988 rx7 convertible
if anybody could help me out with this it would be greatly appreciatied.

 

ALERT! CARFAX search results on this 1988 MAZDA RX7 (JM1FC3516J0100402) identify a potential odometer rollback. CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's reported odometer readings to determine if any reading is less than a previously reported reading.

CALCULATION: POTENTIAL ODOMETER ROLLBACK

On 04/03/1990 the odometer reading was reported as: 25,436 miles
On 08/10/1992 the odometer reading was reported as: 12,229 miles

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This represents a mileage decrease of: 13,207 miles

NOTE: Information supplied to CARFAX indicates the above odometer readings may not reflect this vehicle's actual mileage. CARFAX depends on its sources to provide reliable information and works diligently to ensure the quality of its Reports. In this case, we recommend you contact the seller or a qualified mechanic to verify this vehicle's actual mileage.


DATE
REPORTED ODOMETER
READING INFORMATION
SOURCE GENERAL
COMMENTS
04/03/1990 25,436 New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Brick, NJ
Title #JM1FC3516J0100402
Title issued


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08/10/1992 12,229 Virginia
Inspection Station
Alexandria, VA
Passed emissions inspection
POTENTIAL ODOMETER ROLLBACK


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02/06/1993 20,211 California
Inspection Station
Passed emissions inspection


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09/19/1996 53,140 Alaska
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fort Wainwright, AK
Title #2510241
Title or registration issued
First lien reported


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09/19/1996 Alaska
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fort Wainwright, AK
Title #2510241
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
First lien reported


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06/25/1998 55,490 Alaska
Motor Vehicle Dept.
North Pole, AK
Title #2887648
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED


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06/25/1998 Alaska
Motor Vehicle Dept.
North Pole, AK
Title #2887648
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED


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06/25/1998 Alaska
Motor Vehicle Dept.
North Pole, AK
Title #2887648
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED


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08/04/2000 61,310 Alaska
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Title #3355051
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED


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08/04/2000 Alaska
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Title #3355051
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED

 

Yikes not good! odometer rollback was not what i was expecting to find out about this car. looks like i had some real ******** preveous owners. but the i wonder if there is anyway to check out about any frame damage. the truth hurts it really hurts.
Well thanks stockrex i really aprieciate you doing this for me.

 

I'd be pretty sure it's got frame damage

 

the best way to check is to look under the front of the car...

mike

 

**** that car has been everywhere NJ, to Virginia, to Cally and then Alaska? Damn talk about a touring car.

If the car drives starigh and hasnt got any problems, screw it....On a car that is fixed properly, you wont be able to tell EASILY...

 

What if it was hit in the side or the rear?

Sometimes cars are totaled and damage doesnt involve the frame... I fixed a 99 Dodge Avenger (got it for 1700) and all it needed was a front bumper, hood, door and rear quarter. The girl fell asleep and side swiped a guard rail. Never even touch the frame...

Well anyways I gave it to my neice for her 16th, id imagine Ill see it again

 

The whole reason im asking about frame damage is because when i drive the car and get to about 65mph and up the back end sways back and forth a little bit its not to bad at 65mph but the faster i get going the worse it gets so is the result of frame damage or do i need new springs or something?

Heres the story on the reconstruct title that the prevous owner told me about. He said to me that the cars top was destroyed the seats were stolen out of it and they broke into the hood to steal a battery, i dont know why they would need to break into the hood when they could of just pulled the latch from inside the car but i do see where they pried the hood open so i beleive that part of the story. the previous owner claims that the car has never been in a wreak just that the damage of everything was so much that they put a salvage title on the car. the guy did have reciepts for fixing the convertible top and for the used seats he bought the car so i do believe his story however that still doesnt mean this car hasnt been in a wreak.

 

have you gotten an alignment?

 

nope. I never even thought of that guess it just flew past my mind.

 

hey you guys, keep in mind not everything will show up in a carfax!! If the frame is bent, and the carfax shows no major accidents, the frame is still bent! The only way to get a good, accident free car is to be smart and go over the car very very closely. Dont rely on carfax.