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The Mazda RX-8 ran from 2003 to 2012 as a single generation, with a facelift introduced for the 2009 model year that brought revised front-end styling including a reshaped grille, bumper and lights. This 2009 facelift is the key boundary to be aware of when sourcing a used front grille. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can confirm which pre- or post-facelift design your car requires.
Both a 2005 and a 2007 RX-8 fall within the pre-facelift period (2003–2008), so these cars share the same front-end design and a grille from either year should be compatible. That said, always confirm with the breaker against your registration before purchasing, as small production changes can occasionally affect panel fit.
These two cars sit either side of the 2009 facelift boundary, with the 2007 being pre-facelift and the 2010 being post-facelift, and the front-end styling changed noticeably between the two. Whether the grille itself will physically interchange across that facelift is something you should confirm with the breaker against both registrations, as fitting and mounting points may differ.
Trim level does not affect front grille fitment on the RX-8; the grille design is determined by whether your car is pre- or post-facelift, not by whether it's a standard, Sport, or PZ trim. You may find cosmetic differences such as badges or surround finishes between trim levels, so it's worth checking the appearance matches what you expect, but the underlying grille will be the same within the same facelift period.
Yes, the RX-8 was sold in right-hand-drive form in the UK, and a grille from another UK-market RX-8 of the same facelift period is what you're looking for. The grille itself is a centrally mounted panel and is not side-specific, so NS/OS orientation is not a concern here. Confirm the facelift period matches your car with the breaker before buying.
The 2009 model year is right at the facelift boundary, meaning some 2009 cars may be pre-facelift and others post-facelift depending on when in the year they were built or registered. Rather than relying on the year alone, give the breaker your full registration so they can confirm exactly which front-end specification your car has and whether the listed grille is the correct design.