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Powered by the innovative RENESIS rotary engine, the Mazda RX-8 is the successor to the RX-7 and first entered the market in 2003. This eye-catching sports car has earned plaudits from consumers and critics alike and has a host of awards to its name including several UK Best Car awards and International Engine of the Year in 2003. In 2006, The Mazda RX-8 PZ was released for the UK market as a six-speed manual with custom 10-spoke alloy wheels. There are special editions of the Mazda RX-8 including the Mazda RX-8 Kuro and the Mazda RX-8 40th Anniversary Limited Edition built to celebrate 40 years of rotary engine technology.

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Mazda RX-8

192 Ps - A very enjoyable car to drive, expectation is high and it doesn't disappoint. Excellent handling, decent quality and good value for money.... read more

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MAZDA RX-8 car reviews

Number of reviews: 7

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Kevin , England

Mazda RX-8 2004

Purchased a 2004 RX8, drove it for 2 weeks and the clutch went on it. 300 km and the dealer stated that it was in need of a new clutch. Now they are saying 800 canadian dollars to replace the clutch. It has now been 3 weeks and I am trying to get the dealer to acknowledge the fact they advertised the clutch as new.

Submitted: 08/07/2009 09:42:03 | ID: 3202

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Alison Gorrie, Lothians

Mazda RX-8 2006

A great sporty car you can fit the family in. Fantastic handling and a pleasure to drive. Comes with all creature comforts. Boot space good although access is very small.

Submitted: 14/05/2009 10:39:44 | ID: 2948

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Anup Patel, England

Mazda RX-8 192 2004

On paper you can’t really buy a better car for the money. For around £8000 you can buy a good looking coupe which seats four and drives extremely well, and with all the extras. However, the fuel consumption is a joke, thrash it and you will be lucky to get 13mpg. Also the heated seats, brakes and the traction control are pretty poor. I put my foot down recently on a wet day coming of a roundabout and the traction control kicked in after I had lost control and skidded onto the next lane - about three seconds too late. Luckily the roads were clear. Overall a nice car but in life you get what you pay for.

Submitted: 18/11/2008 14:35:50 | ID: 2169

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John, England

Mazda RX-8 230 2004

Great car if you want a personal account with your local petrol station... not that fast either. Anyone who claims 24+ MPG should either buy a Fiesta or get real, hammering it saw it drop to 11 MPG, with about 18 being average. Handled & looked great though, shame I got beat by Civic Type R’s... and mine was a 230 model.

Submitted: 14/08/2008 12:56:13 | ID: 1777

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Graham Reid, Aberdeenshire

Mazda RX-8 2003

Looking for something different in a sports coupe then this is it great to drive - handles brilliantly, looks fabulous - fitted big boot spoiler and looks even better. Likes to use the juice but if u like it as much as iI do well just have to get on with it. Now the bad bit... alloy wheels are crap quality, this is now my third set, .so far under warranty but not the point - this set is the chrome ones nice but probably worse than standard. 3 months on and started to corrode from inside out and now disgusting to look at. Mazda say they will offer me 50% off new ones - this should not be my problem but theirs. Could go on lots more about wheels but do love the car!!!!

Submitted: 01/08/2008 12:18:25 | ID: 1733

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DD Ray, Yorkshire

Mazda RX-8 189 bhp 2006

Not so long ago there was very little choice for anyone who wanted a fast, sports coupe that would seat four adults in comfort, with plenty of room and that was a little bit different from the rest. So Mazda decided to introduce the RX-8 and with an instant appeal turned the coupe market on its head. The shape is a very awkward kindergarten kind of magic, where a competition was held and the eight children with the best suggestions were incorporated into the final drawings, (that’s the pictures, not the kids)! As far as driving this beauty goes, well it does just that...it really really goes. The devil in you wants to keep the revs flying at well above 8000, but then some sensible road angel persuades you to ease off and take this little piece of driving pleasure in and enjoy it. Downside to owning one is possibly the poor fuel consumption, (24-26 mpg) and the amounts of cash you have to spend when servicing time comes around. But if you can absorb this little financial issue and really want a decent sports coupe at a sensible price, then buy one, and enjoy it before you get too old...

Submitted: 16/01/2008 12:06:54 | ID: 932

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Sean Miller, Cheshire

Mazda RX-8 Coupe 189 bhp 4dr

FANTASTIC CAR!! You have to try out this car if you’re looking for something to put a huge smile on your face. Just so much fun to drive and it handles beautifully. It really is one of the best coupe cars out there and I defy you not to fall in love with once you get behind the wheel!

Submitted: 27/10/2007 21:42:04 | ID: 412

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