Cheap Mazda RX-8 Bonnet Strut
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Fitment questions
Does the Mazda RX-8 actually have bonnet struts, or does it use a bonnet prop rod?
The Mazda RX-8 uses gas-filled bonnet struts rather than a traditional prop rod, so bonnet struts are a genuine part on this model. There are two struts, one on each side, which hold the bonnet open automatically when raised. You are looking in the right place when searching for these on a breakers' yard.
Will a bonnet strut from an early Mazda RX-8 fit a later one — does the 2008 facelift change anything?
The Mazda RX-8 received a facelift in 2008 which updated the front end including the bumper and lights, and it is worth being cautious about whether this affected the strut mounting points or bonnet itself. The pre-facelift cars ran from 2003 to 2008 and the facelifted cars from 2008 to 2012, so if your car sits either side of that boundary you should confirm compatibility with the breaker against your registration before buying. Within each of those periods fitment is generally consistent, but the breaker is best placed to verify cross-facelift interchange.
Does the trim level affect which bonnet strut I need — for example, is there a difference between a Standard, Sport or R3?
Trim level does not affect which bonnet strut you need on the RX-8, as the bonnet and its struts are shared across all trim variants including Sport, GT, and R3. The bonnet itself is the same pressing regardless of how the car is spec'd, so you do not need to match trim level when sourcing from a breaker. Just focus on the year of the donor car relative to the 2008 facelift boundary.
Can I use just one bonnet strut from a breaker, or do I need to replace both at the same time?
Technically you can fit a single strut if only one has failed, and breakers will often sell them individually from a salvaged car. However, if one strut has weakened with age the other is likely to follow soon, so many owners replace both at the same time to avoid the bonnet dropping unexpectedly. It is worth asking the breaker for a matched pair from the same donor vehicle where possible.
I have a 2004 Mazda RX-8 — will a strut from a 2007 car fit mine?
Both 2004 and 2007 RX-8s fall within the pre-facelift generation that ran from 2003 to 2008, so a strut from a 2007 car should be compatible with your 2004 model. The bonnet and its strut mounting points were not changed during this pre-facelift period. That said, always confirm with the breaker using your registration to be certain before purchasing.
Are bonnet struts from a right-hand-drive UK RX-8 different from left-hand-drive imports?
The bonnet struts on the RX-8 are mounted symmetrically and the struts themselves are typically the same part on both sides, though some cars use a matched pair with minor differences in the gas charge or length between NS and OS. For a UK-market right-hand-drive car, sourcing from a UK breaker's RX-8 is straightforward and avoids any uncertainty around import-specification differences. Check the part numbers with the breaker if you are in any doubt.