Mazda RX-8
Made 2004–2009 · Data updated: 2026-11-09 (week 46)
Fewer than 500 inspections – figures are indicative and intervals wide.
First-time pass
53.4%
±6.8 pp
n = 204
Annual mileage (median)
2,748 km
km per year, between two inspections
Odometer inconsistencies
1.8%
cars whose reading dropped between inspections
Major or dangerous defects
46.6%
share of inspections with that verdict
n = 204
53.4% of Mazda RX-8 cars pass the technical inspection at the first attempt (n = 204, all years of manufacture). A typical one covers 2,748 km a year. Odometer inconsistencies were recorded for 1.8% of the cars assessed. The median idle CO reading is 0.20% vol; 13.5% of measurements exceed the limit.
Pass rate by year of manufacture
Years with n ≥ 30. Whiskers show the 95% interval
| Year | First-time pass | 95 % CI |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 51.6% | 42.9–60.2% |
| 2005 | 54.6% | 38.0–70.2% |
CO (petrol, idle)
0.20%
13.5% over the limit · n = 193
Inspection verdicts
Mazda RX-8, n = 204
| % | |
|---|---|
| No defects | 27.9% |
| Minor defects | 25.5% |
| Major defects | 46.6% |
| Dangerous defects | 0.0% |
By year of manufacture
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Similar models
- Honda Legend 53.5%
- Mercedes-Benz V-Class 53.1%
- Mercedes-Benz B-Class 53.8%
- Subaru Tribeca 53.9%
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class 54.1%