2006 Mazda RX-8: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

1 build left the factory as a 2006 RX-8, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 1 main configurations
  • 539 vehicles built
  • 11 for sale right now

Which RX-8 is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your RX-8

Cost to run

16/23 mpg city/highway. Roughly $2,450/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 2006 RX-8

Safety, in plain English

What JM1FE173-6 means

JM1 FE173 · 6
JM1
the World Manufacturer Identifier Mazda registered — assembled in Japan
FE173
together encode the RX-8 line — Coupe, 1.3L — as Mazda filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
6
in position 10 — model year 2006
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number

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