The MAZDA RX-8 (2003-11) 4DR COUPE 1.3 231 ROTARY KURO is a distinctive four-seat sports coupe, rather than an everyday hatchback or family SUV. Its rear-hinged back doors make access to the rear seats easier than in many coupes, giving it extra usefulness for passengers or occasional family trips. In the UK, it sits in a niche for affordable, engaging used sports cars. mycarcheck.com records 163 look-ups covering 65 different VINs, a useful snapshot of cars shoppers have researched. Those checks show an average private-sale valuation of £1,800 and average recorded mileage of 70,000 miles, with annual mileage around 4,000. The average keeper count is about seven, so check each car’s history and condition carefully; these figures describe the sampled cars, not every RX-8. Its lively rotary character sets it apart from rival coupes, while fuel use and specialist upkeep make it best for enthusiasts, not budget commuters today.