21800 mi

Replaced ignition coils. Motor mount has been replaced with Mazsport (now defunct) solid engine mounts. Bounce totally gone. It did however break the stud securing the mount on the subframe but that was a result of a clutch kick around a round about. Fixed it with grade 10 bolt.

72400 mi	Car overheated. Thermostat and waterpump replaced. Fan relay replaced. The work was performed under extended warranty.  Catalytic converter was found to have failed. Owner paid for catalytic converter Engine seals were found to leak.
76000 mi	Coolant hose was slowly leaking coolant on electric steering. Electric steering stopped functioning. Upon inspection, Mazda tech discovered that the coolant was shorting out the steering. Hose was replaced.

177700 mi

Replace radiator

114000 mi US $6700

I got a engine replacement for this car in december of 2011 and just recently, the engine blew again. I took it to mazda and they would not cover it by warranty and i was stuck paying well over $6,700 for repairs on it

63000 mi US $175

Replaced rear o2 sensor.

51000 mi

Bad PCM - Replaced under emmisions warranty

116300 mi US $100

MIL P2096, Cleaned MAF, Replaced the downstream o2 sensor, Added Fuel injector cleaner to the gas tank. Replaced gasket between the Cat & exhaust manifold

107300 mi US $40	Fuel pump replaced.
125200 mi US $4500	Replaced Engine.
134000 mi US $180	Coil failed. Replaced all with new.

54000 mi US $103	Engine compression tested below minimum levels.
56000 mi	Engine tested for low compression.

67200 mi US $150	Replaced all 4 coil packs and wires. Appeared to be original. Just starting to fail.
68000 mi US $500	Gas Tank overflow badly leaking upon every fill up. Had to replace seals and two parts. Dealer only items. Fire hazard if left unrepaired.
73500 mi US $1300	Fuel pump failing replaced, solenoid for throttle positioner failed replaced, fuel vacuum sensor failed replaced.
74000 mi US $125	Recurring idiot light code for "Lean on Rotor 2". Dealer had replaced several items previously with this code. Replaced Mass Air Sensor in intake. Permanently corrected idiot light for lean condition.
76000 mi US $400	Motor mount was leaking. Had them install new set while there for normal maintenance items.
85000 mi US $200	Replaced SSV Solenoid due to CEL P0661 and mechanic physical tests of 3 solenoids controlling AIR, SSV and VDI behind intake manifold. I purchased the part thru Mazdaspeed at discount and Mechanic installed it. Cost $200 total.
86300 mi	At 85,500 miles clutch was worn out and slipping in higher gears under acceleration. I autocross this car year round so it held up well. Replaced everything as the factory flywheel is unable to be resurfaced. Got Fidanza improved steel one which needed counter weight from automatic to balance it. Also got Stage 1 exedy clutch. Most people wouldn't like it as much stronger springs tends to stall car:) Once apart discovered that my throwout bearing was nearly toast but was still working and not making noise. Every 25,000 miles I replace the plugs and wires. The big tipoff for me that a coil or coils are dying is out of nowhere the car won't fire off like normal. Will take twice as long or more to start over 5 seconds. At 30,000 I replaced the Auto Zone coils. Performance improved. Running car at high revs in 2nd gear and them firing 3x every rotation would be about 3000 x 3 = 9000 firings/minute at 9000rpm due to the +3x ratio of flywheel gear to output shaft. That's a lot of stress on the 4 coils. If I drove the car on the hwy in OD the coils would last a very long time. At least twice as long.

95000 mi US $1000

Complete clutch replacement. Friction plate worn out, throw-out bearing hanging on by a thread. Very impressed that after countless track days and runs through the twisties the clutch finally gave out. Took 95,000 miles to do which isn't bad.

118000 mi	Original thermostat stuck closed thus causing overheating. Replaced with new OEM part. Working waterpump replaced as a preventative step.
123000 mi US $120	Fuel pump started leaking at outlet after removal for cleaning. The plastic outlet is a known weakness on RX-8, which tends to develop hairline crack. Replaced 120k-mile Mazda OEM unit with Delphi FG1250, which was an OEM supplier.

98000 mi US $200	A new fuel pump was installed to replace the gradually failing original. The symptoms were hard starts, lack of acceleration when less than 1/2 a tank, and increasing long term fuel trims (trying to compensate for reduced fuel pressure).
102500 mi	Catalytic Converter Failure
105000 mi US $300	Installed an OEM quality MagnaFlow catalytic converter and silencer mid-pipe to replace the previously failed unit (failed one was aftermarket not OEM).

105300 mi US $200	SSV stuck / failure
106000 mi US $200	SSV circuit low p0661
107000 mi US $850	Multiple electrical issues resolved
107000 mi US $500	pissing oil everywhere

80600 mi C $50

Replace SSV vacuum actuator

2013 mi	Dealer reflashed PCM to version "M". Oil/Filter change and tire rotation.
30097 mi	Dealer 4206F recall, replaced plugs and reflashed. Replaced trans and diff fluid.

77500 mi C $500	OEM catalytic converter replaced at 95000 miles Emission air pump was replaced due to dry bearing in the electric motor
82460 mi C $4000	Engine replaced at 95000 miles due to blown seal in the rear rotor. Lost compression. OEM catalytic converter replaced at 95000 miles
122760 mi C $300	OEM latest revision Mazda coils (made in Japan, not knock-offs) requiring replacement after 25k

119660 mi C $60	Vacuum control valve for the SSV intake valve failed/malfunctioned, producing code P0661 - solenoid valve circuit low voltage. Replaced the control valve solenoid (Part #K5T49091) and cleaned the connectors. Runs great now!
122140 mi C $25	OBDII scan revealed P0076 (non-displayed MIL) VDI control valve circuit voltage low. Ordered a new vacuum control solenoid online (25$ total) and replaced the part/cleaned electrical connection. Whole job took about 2hrs to complete. After the repair, fuel economy and power were restored to normal.

71920 mi

Mazda recall for potential leak around the fuel pump.

73275 mi US $2050

Replace motor, spark plugs, coils, spark plug wires.

137200 mi US $1000

Water pump and coolant hose leaking. Water pump and cooling hose replaced Oxygen sensor failed

64000 mi US $220

I was receiving CEL for a misfire in Cyl 1. Kept resetting, then finally died at high RPM randomly and finally limped home. Replaced coils, wires, plugs. The plugs looked like they were original.

65000 mi US $560

Car was running very rough with difficulty starting. Had 3 ignition coils replaced.

90000 mi US $100

Service engine light and misfire- Failed leading, rear rotor ignition coil

110000 mi US $1500	Spark plugs replaced
112000 mi US $300	Antifreeze reservoir and hose leaking.
114000 mi	Apex seals failed.

192000 mi US $2100	Apex seal failure. Engine replaced.
222000 mi US $75	SSV solenoid replaced after failure.
235000 mi US $15	evaporator solenoid failed
259000 mi US $2200	Radiator fans replaced

22000 mi	Engine running rough, harder to start than normal. Diagnosed as faulty coil pack, parts ordered waiting for repair.
23000 mi	One of two coil packs replaced, engine running normally.
30000 mi	Vehicle w/ a subsequent no start condition after being moved on home driveway. Towed to Dealer, half day in shop. Per dealer, carbon buildup, need to drive car at high speed or revs occasionally. I suspect flooding as this is a known RX8 problem.
32000 mi US $50	All four coil packs needed to be replaced, vehicle was drivable but advised to not drive too much while waiting for parts. Per tech could result in damage to catalytic converter. Overheat light intermittently illuminating. Per dealer coolant reservoir and sensor defective. Parts replaced on same visit as repair for coil packs.
33000 mi US $50	Noticed intermittent vibration at idle when A/C cycling on and off. Dx by dealer as two broken motor mounts, ordered under extended warranty. Deductible of fifty dollars. Motor mounts replaced, problem resolved.
38000 mi US $523	No start condition, dealer recommended decarbonization per TSB 01-015/08. Plugs changed and Zoom engine cleaner used. Car now starts but engine compression not in spec. Tech line notified per dealer. Waiting on results.
39800 mi	Previous engine showing low compression after no-start problem, engine replaced with factory rebuilt one.

70700 mi US $650

Loss of power, smell of burning plastic, smoke from hood and in trunk compartment. Ignition of non-combusted fuel by catalytic converter in exhaust system melted oxygen sensor, trunk carpet & jack holder. Catalytic converter may be damaged.

56420 mi C $300

Fuel pump failure

38150 mi	CELs - Replaced intake manifold that was cracked; replaced fuel tank cap; All under warranty
69000 mi US $45	PCM Computer reflash/update.
81000 mi US $210	Heat shield fell out of exhaust system. It took out an Oxygen sensor when it did that. Needed a new 02 sensor.
97300 mi US $300	Replaced broken motor mount

65000 mi	Evaluation of Check Engine light led to an engine replacement. After the Check Engine Light came on, the dealer tested the compression and determined a new engine is needed.
69000 mi US $600	Check Engine Light came on. Dealer replaced an intake solenoid. Front brake pads replaced.
80000 mi US $900	The coolant overflow tank & radiator were replaced.
80000 mi US $800	Replaced fuel pump - leaking at fitting to the fuel line.

51800 mi	Engine mounts needed to be replaced - were replaced under my extended factory powertrain warranty
58600 mi	Ignition coils failed, spark plugs fouled, very low on power and poor fuel economy

55000 mi US $500

No start, replaced coils, plugs, re-flashed computer. Reflashed computer to reset after problem #1 to insure no additional, unknown problems.

36580 mi C $120

Misfire at high RPMs - One coil was bad, replaced all 4 coils.

35000 mi

Both O2 sensors failed within 1 week of each other. Replaced under warranty

33000 mi US $125

Malfunctioning ignition coils. dealer said 'it wasn't a problem'. Malfunctioning ignition coils. dealer said 'it wasn't a problem'. replaced coils myself, issues went away.

68000 mi	Hard starting when warm. Low power. Dealer ran decarb procedure but problem still exists. Dealer now claims they cannot replicate problem and it remains.
68300 mi	Car still hard starting when warm. Dealer stated. "We cannot do any more under warranty." The engine is considered normal by Mazda even though we understand this is not typical behavior.

62000 mi US $7800

blown gaskets

59000 mi US $545	Replaced ignition coils along with maintanence replacement of plugs and wires
76000 mi US $300	Light on for coolant level, replace coolant tank and sensor, when replacing tank a tube broke off radiator, install new radiator

22000 mi US $8

Check engine light for vacuum leak - possible gas cap leak

65000 mi US $360	Engine failure, replaced catalytic converter, ignition coils, and sparkplugs.
108600 mi US $700	Radiator replacement
110000 mi US $1500	New Clutch Heater Core Died Blown water seals

49000 mi US $200

O2 sensor replaced. wasn't damaged before going in.

26040 mi $600	Stuck secondary shutter valve. Cel: P2070
32240 mi $300	Replaced PCM / Main control module

31000 mi A $380

Sensor in the bottom of the Coolant Reservoir was required to be replaced. Check Engine Light would appear at nearly all times while driving.

38000 mi

clogged catalytic converter

76000 mi US $2000

Lost compression on the front engine rotor, the car could not be driven. The engine had to be replaced. I sourced an engine, purchased it, and installed it myself.

66000 mi US $170	igniton coils and spark plugs needed to be replaced
70000 mi	rear heated O2 sensor wiring harness melted so getting bad readings

45000 mi	Flash update to ECU
76000 mi US $120	Flooded after moving car when it was cold, improper warm up procedure.
145000 mi US $3000	complete long-block engine replacement
146000 mi	Fuel tank leak risk remediation

36900 mi	Replaced spark plugs and ignition coils (all). This was done by the dealer, I was not charged for it. This is also considered regular maintenance.
42000 mi	Engine failed compression test, was lacking power down low so under the Mazda 8y/100,000mi engine warranty was replaced.

53000 mi US $300

Engine lost compression; engine + fuel pump replaced under warranty. Plugs and wires replaced at owner's cost. No engine problems since.

34000 mi US $300	Poor engine response, especially at low rpm, followed by check engine light after a week or so.
35000 mi US $248	There were 2 bulletins for weak engine, reflash and diagnostics. The diagnostics turned up shorted coil (so, driving with 1 rotor). Coil replaced on out of warranty assistance, labor paid by owner.
46000 mi US $780	Fuel cap seal weak; engine light on, but car worked. After few days, car didn't start. Diagnostic showed P2070 and P0456. Replaced 2 intake manifold tuning valves. Replaced fuel cap on extended warranty.
53000 mi US $400	Weak and slight knocking at mid revs under load. Stuck valve on secondary air intake freed up, engine decarbonized with Mazda kit, slightly corroded ignition wires replaced, coils replaced, air filter replaced.

23000 mi US $1279	Ignition coil failure Decarbonized engine apex seals
38000 mi US $250	Check engine light on. Reset, no further problem.

35000 mi

Mazda replaced engine under warranty due to carbon build up which greatly reduced horsepower.

66000 mi US $100	Check engine light came on. Mechanic said it was a spark misfire, but need to bring the car back for "computer diagnostic." Might need a whole new engine. failed the vaccuum test. Replaced the whole engine with new one.
67000 mi	After getting a new engine, came back because the check engine light came back on. Said it was a cracked valved part. Now the steering light came on. Really hard to turn the steering wheel. Don't ever get this car. Been at the shop for soo many reasons.

38440 mi C $350

Flooded engine in cold weather.