Engine Survey

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What was your mileage when you had your engine rebuilt/replaced

Under 20K
10
2%
20-30K
9
2%
30-40K
11
3%
40-50K
27
6%
50-60K
37
8%
60-70K
40
9%
70-80K
33
8%
80-90K
15
3%
90-100K
14
3%
100-110K
1
0%
110-120K
0
No votes
Over 120K
1
0%
No rebuild yet :)
242
55%
 
Total votes: 440

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Re: Engine Survey

Post by Janko_D »

62K miles and rebuild with new rotor housings, the old ones were crap, broken apex seal tip. Germany import with fully mazda service history.
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Re: Engine Survey

Post by upderebels »

111000k..no rebuid yet..
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Re: Engine Survey

Post by Kwackers2016 »

14k and still going strong :lol:
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Re: Engine Survey

Post by AndyBrad »

None as yet on 39k. However it would be interesting to see a comparison between the R3 and the previous ones to see if the revisions have had any effect?
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Re: Engine Survey

Post by 722Adam »

No evidence of a rebuild on my car, bought in Jan 2016 and currently at 48k miles.
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Re: Engine Survey

Post by And »

I have an 07 with 74k on it and is showing signs of wanting some attention
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Re: Engine Survey

Post by CLOVERLEAF159 »

2010 R3, 30,000 miles.... no rebuild
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Re: Engine Survey

Post by Vian »

I've just moved into the top 12 as I hit 80,000 miles.... ;) *


* This is based on a deliberate misunderstanding of how it works....
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Re: Engine Survey

Post by Mpv2k3 »

2009 R3 with 43k.......no rebuild
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Re: Engine Survey

Post by Tariq »

63k no rebuild. No hot starts.
About to fit D595's, new starter, plugs etc. Should bring out more life from her yet.
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Re: Engine Survey

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No rebuild yet & on 46k 2007 S1. Had the car since 34k & second owner. My work means the drive is a mixture of 3-4 hours solid driving to clients or back home (Mon & Thr) & in between usually less than 15 miles (from/to hotel). Always add 160 ml 2T on each tank fill-up. The car is stock from K&N filter & D585's. Was becoming harder to start (long turnover of 3-5 secs before starting) on original ignition kit but after fitting Nutty's D585 coil kit & new IR heat range sparkers she now starts like she's possessed & feels like a new car. #8yoGrinFactor
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Re: Engine Survey

Post by Everton »

Everton wrote:No rebuild yet (that I'm aware of). 55k (bought it at 50k), premixing, D585 coils. Starts on the button hot and cold.
Started to show symptoms of rear stat bearing failure and early signs of low compression (taking longer to start when hot). Rebuilt by RR at 68k :D
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Re: Engine Survey

Post by tony8xr »

not rebuilt yet and at 25000m
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Re: Engine Survey

Post by Andy1969 »

BB 56 PZ - 1 Previous Owner No Rebuild (bought off Nutty Chappy in Feb 2015) with 22K Comp was 7.7 on across both rotors..

Now on 28K, been under about 4ft of the River Irwell and still starts on the button hot or cold and idles perfectly (who says these engines are fragile :D)

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Re: Engine Survey

Post by David H »

61K & no evidence of a rebuild. No compression test but Nutty Chappy confirms it's still pulling well.

Previous owner said it was mainly used for motorway driving. :shock:
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Re: Engine Survey

Post by hobbiniho »

53 reg jap import with 38k no rebuild
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Re: Engine Survey

Post by SteveTroman »

2005, 85,000 No rebuild, compression done 3 months ago all in the 7s.
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Re: Engine Survey

Post by wjb »

'06 PZ
78,000 miles
Comp test last month in 6's
No rebuild, yet :)
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Re: Engine Survey

Post by Rx8-Col. »

41k 58' plate. No rebuild as yet. Although she doesn't get out much :lol:
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Re: Engine Survey

Post by leemcmini »

56 pz 68k no rebuild
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Re: Engine Survey

Post by davidh »

Response now changed -

71k miles - Rear stationary gear bearing failure :(

Now rebuilt by Rotary Revs and collecting it on Monday :)
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Re: Engine Survey

Post by Dr. FrankenRex »

Added another vote for no rebuild yet as my last RX got to 90k and got rebuilt, but now I've got a non-rebuilt R3 :)
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Re: Engine Survey

Post by v8rumbler »

2004 39k no rebuild
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Re: Engine Survey

Post by Harrymonk »

I can't technically vote as I took a punt on a car with little history.

It has apparently had a rebuild/different engine and is currently at 91k, but I don't know when or how many times it has had work.
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Re: Engine Survey

Post by Garydeery »

87.000 same engine still going strong for a 04 reg