Mazda RX8 has a 1.4 rotary engine, so do you only pay tax for a 1.4 engine or does the government find a way to charge extra cause its a flying machine?
2007-06-07 03:47:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Mazda
New cars nowadays are taxed based on CO2 emissions. Although the RX8 has a 1308cc engine (low power) its emissions is very high (CO2 = 267g/km). Its slightly higher than a Porsche 911 carrera 3596cc engine and exactly the same as the BMW 6 series 650i.
If the car is registered after March 2006 it will be classed as BAND G which is about £300 a year.
Please note this is for manual transmission cars only.
2007-06-07 21:16:04 · answer #1 · answered by ryanincontrol 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rotary engines are commonly used for light aircraft, so I'm guessing that is where the 'flying' reference comes from.
As for taxes, that will be based on whatever your local governments feel like taxing you. The small 1.3 litre engine *may* save some taxes if they are charged based on displacement, but this may be offset if they charge based on fuel economy ratings. Rotaries do not get very good fuel mileage.
Chris...
2007-06-07 16:10:25 · answer #2 · answered by cnshinn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think a Mazda RX8 can fly you need a drug test.
2007-06-07 10:55:04 · answer #3 · answered by jon_mac_usa_007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RX8 a flying machine??? What have you been used to ??? (a moped???)
2007-06-07 11:05:08 · answer #4 · answered by mr c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in the UK.... Go to the DVLA website, enter your registration number and it will tell you what you have to pay in tax.
2007-06-07 10:55:38 · answer #5 · answered by ShelfSideSpur 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you pay more based on its emissions
2007-06-07 10:57:35 · answer #6 · answered by Chris S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋