Mazda RX-8 (Renesis)
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RX-8 (Renesis)

2003-2012RWD
231 hp
0-100 in 6.4s
๐Ÿ“– Buyer's Guide

About the Mazda RX-8 (Renesis)

The RX-8 is the most misunderstood car Mazda ever made. It has four doors that nobody notices, a naturally aspirated rotary revving to 9000 rpm, near-perfect weight distribution, and a chassis that many road testers rated above the contemporary Porsche Boxster's. It also has a reputation for engine failure that is largely deserved and entirely explicable.

HOW DOES IT SCORE?

Reliability52/100
Economy55/100
Insurance Cost48/100
Import Price32/100
Maintenance72/100
Practicality68/100
Parts Availability62/100

Maintenance & Reliability

Wrenching Headache Rating
9/10 ยท Heavy Wrenching

Renesis flooding, low compression and apex seal wear โ€” rotary tax in full effect.

Technical Specs

Engine

1.3L Wankel (13B-MSP)

Drivetrain

RWD

Horsepower

231 hp

Torque

211 Nm

Weight

1350 kg

0-100 km/t

6.4s

Production Years

2003-2012

Investment Grade

B+

MARKET ANALYSIS ๐Ÿ“ˆ

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USD

$28,318

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ โ‚ฌ25,980

๐Ÿ“… Last 12 monthsโ–ฒ +20%
๐Ÿ“† Last 5 yearsโ–ฒ +27%

Price history

$22,298
2021
$22,623
2022
$22,948
2023
$23,273
2024
$23,599
2025
$28,318
2026
B

Investment Grade ยท Solid

The Mazda RX-8 (Renesis) (2003-2012) sits in a solid mid-tier position, offering bulletproof reliability (52/10) that owners routinely daily-drive paired with low running costs (72/10 maintenance). The RWD platform attracts a steady enthusiast following, and parts remain widely available (62/10). Market-wise values have climbed a steep +20.0% over the last 12 months while a rarity score of 57/100 means you can afford to wait for the right car โ€” accessible next to Grade A and S cars, with condition and mileage doing most of the pricing work.

Price estimates are based on market research and recent sales data. Values fluctuate based on condition, mileage, and market demand. Not financial advice.

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