2004 Mazda RX-8

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Upon its release, the distinctive Mazda RX-8 was celebrated due to its fresh approach to sports car technology and styling. Most notably, it featured an innovative RENSIS rotary engine, a rarity in the automotive world. Unlike conventional piston engines, the RX-8's two-rotor, six-port rotary engine delivered an exceptional rev range and an impressively high redline, offering a unique and exhilarating driving experience.  

The RX-8's compact design allowed for less weight and a lower center of gravity, contributing to superior handling and balanced weight distribution. The RX-8 further set itself apart with its unconventional "freestyle" four-door coupe body style, providing practicality without sacrificing its sporty nature. Embracing a driver-centric approach, the RX-8 featured rear-wheel drive and a near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution, translating to remarkable agility and cornering precision. 

As the 2004 Mazda RX-8 brochure boldly stated, “From the low, sensuous slope of its aluminum hood — made possible by its unique engine — to the firmly supportive contours of its race-car-inspired seating, every inch of the Mazda RX-8’s stunning design testifies to a single revolutionary idea: It won’t be shackled to any outdated definition of what a sports car can or can’t be.” 

Highlights 

• Finished in Velocity Red Mica paint over Black leather interior 

• 1.3-liter twin-rotor, six-port intake RENESIS rotary engine rated at 238 horsepower and 159 lb-ft of torque 

• Six-speed manual transmission 

• Race car-inspired, high-back bucket seats 

• Center-latching “suicide” doors 

• The chassis number (JM1FE173740110003) decodes as: 

  • J – Japan 

  • M – Mazda 

  • 1 – Passenger car 

  • FE – RX-8 

  • 1 – Driver, passenger air bags 

  • 7 – Coupe 

  • 3 – 1.3-liter rotary engine 

  • 7 – Check digit 

  • 4 – 2004 model year 

  • 0 – Hiroshima assembly plant 

  • 110003 – Sequential production number  

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Rear-wheel-drive, four-door coupe 

• Rack-and-pinion steering with electric variable assist 

• Sport-tuned double-wishbone front suspension and multilink rear suspension 

• Power disc brakes 

• Power windows 

• Power locks 

• Air conditioning 

• Instrumentation: 

  • Digital speedometer/odometer 

  • Tachometer 

  • Coolant temperature 

  • Oil pressure 

  • Fuel level 

• Digital speedometer/odometer 

• Tachometer 

• Coolant temperature 

• Oil pressure 

• Fuel level 

• Tire-pressure monitoring system (TPMS) 

• 18 inch alloy wheels 

• Dunlop XP Sport Signature 225/45ZE18 tires 

• Shoulder belts 

• Center consoles in front and rear  

• In-glass radio antenna 

• Rear window defogger 

• Courtesy door lights 

• According to the CARFAX Vehicle History Report, this 2004 Mazda RX-8 received the following service on 5 September 2024: 

  • Left airbag assembly replaced 

  • Right airbag assembly replaced 

  • Transmission fluid changed 

  • Drive belts checked 

• Wheelbase: 106.4 inches 

• Length: 174.3 inches 

• Width: 69.7 inches 

• Height: 52.8 inches 

Known Imperfections 

• Scratches on passenger front bumper near tire, rear bumper, and driver’s side rear fender 

• Paint chip on bottom edge of driver’s side rear door 

Included 

• Spare tire 

• Jack 

• Zippered Mazda pouch with owner’s manual and warranty information 

Ownership History 

According to the accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report, this 2004 Mazda RX8 has had three Michigan owners. It was purchased new on 15 July 2004 and titled in Saginaw before being sold on 9 April 2010 to a resident of East Tawas, where it resided for 14 years. The Mazda was purchased by its current owner on 24 June 2024. 

Additional Notes  

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. 

Contact: Craig Zimmerman  Phone: 586.707.5811‬  email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com