Used Mazda RX-8 (2003 - 2010) Review Review by David Ross on 12 May 2006 Last Updated: 14 Nov 2013 4 Mazda isn't afraid to do things differently - as the RX-8 proves. It breaks traditional coupe convention by having two rear-hinged doors to make access to the back easier plus it's powered by a unique rotary engine. Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Gallery Unique style, good performance, rear-hinged doors, four useable seats Rotary engine needs to be worked hard and is thirsty as a result New price range: £21,200 - £25,785 Used price range: £384 - £5,165 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 4 out of 5 Mazda isn't afraid to do things differently - as the RX-8 proves. It breaks traditional coupe convention by having two rear-hinged doors to make access to the back easier plus it's powered by a unique rotary engine. In terms of design it truly stands out - both inside and out - while the cabin is fairly practical too. There's enough room for two in the back and a half decent boot, making the Mazda a useable coupe.It's great to drive with well weighted steering and minimal body roll, however while the rotary engine sounds good, it has to be worked hard to get meaningful performance and lacks pulling power. As a result fuel economy is poor. In August 2008 a revised model - called the RX-8 R3, was introduced with sharper looks and uprated suspension while the lower power engine was dropped from the line-up. Parkers Ratings Overall 4 out of 5 Performance 4 out of 5 Handling 4.5 out of 5 Comfort 3.5 out of 5 Practicality 3 out of 5 Behind the wheel 4 out of 5 Safety 4 out of 5 Reliability 3.5 out of 5 Running costs 2.5 out of 5 Green credentials 1 out of 5 Buying used 4 out of 5 Selling 3 out of 5 Equipment 4.5 out of 5 What owners say... “ 4 doors, good boot space, reliable if treated well. ” 5 out of 5 Sam Handley , 12 Dec 2014 ... read more “ Big boot, fast electric windows, speed-sensitive stereo volume. ” 5 out of 5 Harry Sheppard , 01 Dec 2014 ... read more “ For a sports car it is really very practical. Four adults fit in comfortably and the boot has a large 290 litre capacity. The suicide doors make moving large objects easy, when I moved flat I easily... ” 5 out of 5 Christian O'Dwyer , 15 Nov 2014 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps View 7 used Mazda RX-8 Coupes for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 81 owners' reviews Tweet Other Mazda reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance
“ 4 doors, good boot space, reliable if treated well. ” 5 out of 5 Sam Handley , 12 Dec 2014 ... read more
“ Big boot, fast electric windows, speed-sensitive stereo volume. ” 5 out of 5 Harry Sheppard , 01 Dec 2014 ... read more
“ For a sports car it is really very practical. Four adults fit in comfortably and the boot has a large 290 litre capacity. The suicide doors make moving large objects easy, when I moved flat I easily... ” 5 out of 5 Christian O'Dwyer , 15 Nov 2014 ... read more