Hi, guys, trying to research options for a new RX8. I've seen references to the 6-disc CD deck on the Series 2 RX8 also being able to play MP3 discs. My question is: Anyone know if the single-CD deck will also play MP3 discs? Thanx!

 

Yes it does

 

Mucho thanx!

 

lol, I haven't tried it yet...but does the 6 CD changer play mp3's also?

 

Burn an MP3 disc, try it out, & let us know!

 

Hahaha, yeah. I am at my desk at work making one now. lol

 

6 CD Changer on Series 2 does not play MP3 CD. I tried it.

 

Yeah. I tested mines also. How Mazda decided MP3 support wasn't necessary is beyond me. It's unforgivable in a 2009 model car...lol

 

That's odd, it works in mine.

 

Mp3 cd's did not work in my '09 6-disk changer. I tore it out a few days after I bought it though.

 

It looks like there were MP3 options for both the single-disc and 6-disc decks. But not a simple tick-box option, no that would have been too easy. Instead, different models had different standard items, i.e. the base R3 had mp3, but the GT version didn't, and there was no way to change this (from the factory, at least). Basically you had to roll the dice.

 

i have a 2010 R3 and mp3 cds DO NOT work......

 

Single CD 2010 Sport no MP3 support....

 

I think it was determined in the US no MP3 ability, in Canada they could play MP3s.

 

Japan Series 2 RX8 CD player does NOT play MP3, single or 6disc changer. Only ones that can play are the non-BOSE 4speaker setup with Navigation system (play via Navigation deck). Series 1 RX8 (2003-2008) had 3 options for non-navigation cars (6disk CD changer, CD player or MP3 supported CD Player unit)

I've been scratching my head for a while on how to get MP3 support on this 2011 car that support only 80's technology. Unbelievable when it probably doesnt cost that much more to add mp3 support into the cd player. Wonder which a$$**** in Mazda decided this.

In japan, can get "bose translator" hardness/kit, and use that to hook up with after market audio unit or navigation system. However, still need to buy steering wheel remote transmitter, faceplate, 1DIN/2DIN plate etc to be able to use after market stuff, so cost before even buying after market audio/navigation system on these hardness/kits, is already around 400 usd.

I didnt want a navigation system because of the special curved shaped audio area and with a navi system installed, it looks very plain, boring with the msising ****. Nor do I want to have to look down, away from the road to look at the map. (perfer on-dashboard ones)

my cheapo solution now is hooking up a usb powered small bluetooth audio transmitter unit and a 2port usb/cigarette-plug adapter then play music via the AUX port inside the compartment of center arm rest area. (power both player and bluetooth transmitter via usb from within the compartment). drawback is cannot change track from the car audio deck or steering wheel remote (can only do volume/mute)