Following in the traditions of its predecessors, my RX-8 has suffered premature engine failure due to lost compression. Car is dealer maintatined, oil changes at better than factory recommended intervals, no modifications. Engine started to fade in the 45K-48K miles range. Having been an RX-7 owner, I had my suspicions. Dealer, hwoever, said there was no issue.

Condition remained and now at 58K the compression has dropped to the point (dealer nows confirms) that I am encountering starting problems. I had hoped that the redesign of the Renesis would eliminate this issue, unfortunately my hopes now appear to have been in vain.

Initial discussions with dealer and area Mazda area rep did not fare well regarding warranty coverage, looks like I'll have a battle on my hands.

Anyone else share on similar issues?