Auto loans: 2004 Mazda RX-8
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 10 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 10
For sale
We do not have a 2004 Mazda RX-8 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2004 Mazda RX-8 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.3L 2-cylinder | 1.3L 2-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 307 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $22.93 | $22.93 |
2004 Mazda RX-8: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.3 L | 1.3 L |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 227 L (8 cu ft) | 227 L (8 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 | $4,586 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2004 Mazda RX-8
- NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 490 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (156), engine and engine cooling (111) and steering (81). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V781000 | 2019-10-31 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2005 MPV, 2004 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to... |
| 18V402000 | 2018-06-15 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. Mazda is also recalling 2005-2006 MPV vehicles in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas,... |
| 17V474000 | 2017-07-26 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2004-2008 RX-8, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing... |
| 17V354000 | 2017-06-01 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles. Heat from the engine and the exhaust may cause the main fuel pump pipe to crack. |
| 17V355000 | 2017-06-01 | suspension:front:control arm:lower arm | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004 Mazda RX-8 vehicles. The ball joint socket on the front suspension lower control arm may crack and the ball joint may separate from the socket. |
| 16V793000 | 2016-10-31 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles manufactured April 10, 2003, to February 18, 2008. The affected vehicles have fuel pump sealing rings that may deteriorate due to exposure to heat from the engine or exhaust pipe. |
| 05V325000 | 2005-07-20 | suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER FORGING OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, CRACKS MAY OCCUR IN THE BALL JOINT SOCKET. |
| 05V317000 | 2005-07-07 | engine and engine cooling | IF CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE PARKED AND THE ENGINE IS OPERATED AT HIGH RPM'S FOR AN EXCESSIVE LENGTH OF TIME, SOME OF THE PARTS AROUND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN MELT AND PRODUCE A VARIETY OF MALFUNCTIONS. PROBLEMS CAUSED BY THE EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILD-UP CAN RANGE FROM INOPERATIVE OXYGEN SENSOR, NEUTRAL SWITCH AND... |
| 04V074000 | 2004-02-17 | air bags:frontal | AS A RESULT OF AN NCAP TEST, CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED FOR IMPROPERLY WIRED FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAGS. |
| 04V075000 | 2004-02-17 | power train:manual transmission | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE HEAT INSULATOR MAY BE CRACKED CAUSING ABNORMAL NOISE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2004 Mazda RX-8 for buyers
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2004 Mazda RX-8 for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. The 2004 Mazda RX-8 for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
Before you sign for the RX-8
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. NHTSA has 490 owner complaints on file, mostly about power train, engine and engine cooling and steering.
Specs, explained
It uses the 1.3L 2-cylinder and rear-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
It is rated at 13.1 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 39 litres. In energy, every 100 km costs about $22.93 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$4,550 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Good uses for the RX-8
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It uses more fuel than most, so it suits shorter trips or people who need its size.
Practical details
Being a small car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. For luggage, 227 litres means about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
Try before you buy
Drive the RX-8 on your commute before you commit to it. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. A week with the RX-8 answers more than any brochure.
Narrowing it down
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
The cost of driving it
Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. The EPA estimates US$4,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Next step
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2004 Mazda RX-8 from us first.
Ask us about the 2004 Mazda RX-8
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2004 Mazda RX-8 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2004 Mazda RX-8
Does CarmaCars sell the 2004 Mazda RX-8?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2004 Mazda RX-8 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2004 Mazda RX-8 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2004 Mazda RX-8 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4586.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.