1 Mazda RX-8 Car For Sale in Melbourne VIC, Victoria

Review of Mazda\'s rotary-powered sports car.

The self-shifter version of Mazda's knockout rotary isn't for enthusiasts, says Jonathan Hawley.

The Mazda RX-8 is a sports car with a difference - not least under the bonnet.

Not all sports cars will burn a hole in your wallet, as these three $60,000-something examples show: Alfa Romeo Brera 2.2 JTS, BMW 125i, Mazda RX-8 Luxury.

An incorrectly installed part could lead to a fuel leak and potential fire, according to the manufacturer.

Over 2000 coupes called back to dealers over concerns of cracked control arms that could cause loss of steering control.

UPDATE: Mazda Australia has confirmed that 5117 vehicles in Australia are fitted with the more dangerous 'Alpha' airbags locally, with 3693 of these units already repaired (72.2 per cent). That leaves 1424 vehicles outstanding, though the local arm has confirmed with CarAdvice that these vehicles were already subject to the original Takata airbag recalls that were issued over the past two years.

Mazda has issued a recall for 5400 of its 2003 to 2009 RX-8 sports cars over concerns the vehicles could develop a fuel leak.