Model year guide

2005 Mazda rx8

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Mazda rx8 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 16 on record.

2005 Mazda rx8 — representative photo
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2005 Mazda rx8 at a glance

Combined18 mpg
Typical price$3,784

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2005 Mazda rx8 MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,550

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2005 Mazda rx8 worth?

Low
$1,200
Typical price
$3,784
High
$7,000

From 16 comparable 2005 Mazda rx8 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2005 Mazda rx8 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$22,750
Fuel only$22,750
Per mile$0.30

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2005 Mazda rx8 trims & engines on record

Engines
1.3L 207 hp · 1.3L 212 hp

2005 Mazda rx8 vehicles on record

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Other Mazda rx8 model years

2010 2007 2006 2004

2005 Mazda rx8 — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2005 Mazda rx8 get?

The 2005 Mazda rx8 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (16 city / 22 highway).

How much is a 2005 Mazda rx8 worth?

Comparable 2005 Mazda rx8 listings run roughly $1,200–$7,000, typically around $3,784 (from 16 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.