Question 1

What is Low Compression and Hot-Start Failure on the Mazda Mazda RX-8?

Accepted Answer

Wear in the rotary engine reduces compression, making the car increasingly hard to restart when warm and often leading to an expensive rebuild.

Question 2

What is Ignition Coil Failure and Catalytic Converter Damage on the Mazda Mazda RX-8?

Accepted Answer

Weak coils cause misfires and incomplete combustion, which can quickly overheat and destroy the catalyst on a rotary that already burns oil by design.

Question 3

What is Rear Arch and Sill Corrosion on the Mazda Mazda RX-8?

Accepted Answer

UK RX-8s rot around the rear arches, sills and front chassis rails, and fresh underseal can hide serious structural work.

Question 4

What should I check when buying a used Mazda Mazda RX-8?

Accepted Answer

A proper hot-and-cold compression test is far more important than a shiny body or low odometer reading.

Question 5

What should I check when buying a used Mazda Mazda RX-8?

Accepted Answer

Check for evidence of regular ignition-coil, plug and lead replacement; weak ignition quickly damages the catalytic converter.

Question 6

What should I check when buying a used Mazda Mazda RX-8?

Accepted Answer

Inspect rear arches, sills and front chassis rails carefully because rusty shells can make even a good engine uneconomic.

Question 7

What years was the Mazda Mazda RX-8 made?

Accepted Answer

The Mazda Mazda RX-8 was produced from 2003 to 2012.

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