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2002 Mazda Protege Problems and Repair Histories

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Year Make/Model Trips/Year/100 Cars Compared to all models for the same year  
2002 Mazda Protege 43 Proteges, 8.0 months of data per Protege, average 131600 miles

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2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Protege5 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2010 120000   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 122000 500 Timing belt and water pump. 
Dec 2012 137000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege5 in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 215 Thermostat and main serpentine belt 
Apr 2010 118000 365 Endlinks replaced on front suspension Thermostat went bad, replaced. Also replaced main serpentine belt at the same time due to general wear. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege5 in Alabama, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2012 90000   First odometer entry
Sep 2012 94000 2400 Water pump failed, resulting in a faulty head gasket. New engine or machined head gasket was required. Water pump, radiator, repaired head gasket and reservoir. 
Feb 2013 97000 210 New front pads and rotors 
Mar 2013 97000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege5 in Utah, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 153000   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 153000 90 Replaced thermostat ($90 at Tunex, wouldn't normally go there but it was overheating). 
May 2011 154000 115 Replaced cracked air intake housing/shroud (was causing stalling and check-engine light). 
Jul 2012 175000 1700 blew a head gasket 
Aug 2012 175500 200 A/C valve went bad 
Mar 2013 186000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege5 in Minnesota, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2007 44000   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 71000 350 wheel bearing and pads 
Mar 2011 73000 650 timing belt, water pump, other belts and gaskets 
May 2011 78000 0 new front struts at 76000 
Aug 2011 80000 250 muffler failed, sounded like a world war 2 patton tank 
Sep 2012 97000 400 replaced rear struts 
Mar 2013 105000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Protege5 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 165000   First odometer entry
Aug 2011 186300 1200 Leaking coolant. replaced water pump and timing belt. 
Jan 2012 194700 400 Car overheating and check engine light on. Replaced radiator. Replaced spark plugs and spark plug wires. 
Mar 2012 198000 0 Driver side seat belt buckle button broke. Buckle could not be engaged. buckle relpaced. 
May 2012 200000 100 check engine light on. found tears/holes in plastic air intake duct. part replaced 

 

Mazda Protege5 in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2011 106000   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 112700 115 Replaced rotors and pads due to warpage, pads were still 50% or more. Rotors were original and unturned. Also changed oil and filter... 
Sep 2011 116000 35 Had to replace fan control switch for AC system. 
Nov 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege5 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 182000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 198000 400 Clicking noise from brakes during stops and over speed bumps. Replaced rear brakes and rotors. 
Apr 2012 210000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege5 in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 106000   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 106000 550 Clutch replacement. Turns out clutch was fine (had lots of life left!). Bearing freezing up was the cause of the problem. Mechanic discovered that the transmission mount broke and needed replacement. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege5 in Nova Scotia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2012 93000   First odometer entry
Mar 2012 93620 179 P0171 - system too lean bank 1. Hose unplugged from throttle body - repaired. Pump would cut out when trying to fill gas tank. P0455 - Evap system gross leak. Evap control canister is full of water - ordered parts. Evap control canister and check valve replaced. 
Apr 2012 93620 219 Installed new canister. 

 

Mazda Protege5 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2010 150040   First odometer entry
Aug 2010 155000 250 EGR valve replacement 
Mar 2011 161200 0 Replaced 2 coils, sparkplugs and wires. All is well. 
Apr 2012 169660 700 Rear caliper replaced Control arm replaced 
Jul 2012 170500 0 Rear and front links, suspension all around (struts), plus needed new tires and rusting all over. Wasnt worth doing in my opinion. 

 

Mazda Protege5 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2007 49600   First odometer entry
Apr 2007 50840 110 Seatbelt latch sensor was not functioning, and latch was not unlatching properly (took wiggling to get male end out). Probably caused by driver dropping something into the latch. 
Jul 2009 65720 500 alternator seized. Also broke alternator belt. 
Sep 2009 66960 600 Timing belt and water pump were replaced, as the car had passed the kilometer mark for this to occur. Also replaced the oil pan due to rust during the same time. 
Oct 2009 66960 600 Rear caliper seized, was fixed. New rotors and pads also installed at the same time. Front endlinks were also replaced on the trip to the shop. 
Apr 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege5 in Quebec, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2011 117180   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 117180 7 changed coils, wires, plugs greassed gas pedal as it was sticking 

 

Mazda Protege5 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2010 144460   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 145080 390 Wheel ball bearing were repaired for a second time. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege5 in Maine, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2008 450 The fuel pump body had cracked on the gas tank. Excessive corrosion added to the work. The old bracket was rusted badly and could not be unbolted. The pump body, bracket, and gasket were all replaced. 
Aug 2010 120700 125 The wheel-wells (rear, left and right) and the floor under the rear seats had rusted out enough to fail inspection. Rusted material was cut away and sheet metal with "bondo" was used to fill in the gaps. Passed inspection!  
Jan 2011 128000 325 The right rear calipers piston and pins were sticking. Pads in the rear had been replaced in Spring of 2010. The sticking caliper prematurely wore out outer pad. Rotor, caliper, and pads had to be replaced. 
Apr 2011 131300 340 Driver-side front brake caliper froze (just like in the rear). New caliper, rotor, and pads on Driver-side front. Passenger-side front caliper cleaned and rotor and pads replaced. Left and Right sway bar links replaced as well.  
Aug 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege5 in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2010 102000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 129000 250 EGR valve had to be repaired. 2nd time in less than a year. Very unhappy with this design flaw. 
Sep 2011 135000 0 Alternator 
Dec 2011 141000 0 Headlight bulbs (often) 
Mar 2012 143000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege5 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2011 254000   First odometer entry
Jun 2012 259000 238 O2 sensor replaced 
Mar 2013 268000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege5 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2007 66960   First odometer entry
Oct 2008 76880 400 Replaced EGR. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege5 in Quebec, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 400 EGR valve changed 
Jan 2010 500 Alternator changed 
Mar 2010 98580 0 Front engine mount corroded and in need of replacement when sold. 

 

Mazda Protege5 in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2007 15 Replace horn 
Nov 2007 120 Replace frozen right front brake caliper. Also replace new rotor and pads due to excessive wear. 
Dec 2007 200 Replace left rear ABS sensor. Sensor cost: $140, labor @ shop to replace sensor after I broke the frozen mounting bolt: $60. 

 

Mazda Protege5 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2007 1500 Replace third gear, fork, busing and rebuild transmission 
Jan 2008 1000 Replace front struts, front exhaust pipe, EGR valve, rear brake pads and rotors. 

 

Mazda Protege5 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2006 87420   First odometer entry
Sep 2007 104160 500 Clogged EGR valve. 
Mar 2008 114700 200 Replaced steering arm links. 
May 2008 114700 0 Alternator that was replaced in October 07 went faulty and was replaced under warranty along with battery. 
Oct 2008 118420 800 Brake pads and rotors replaced. Replaced driver's side front wheel bearing. 
Dec 2008   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege5 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2010 450 Alternator seized after sitting for a few months. Burnt the drive belt. Replaced Alternator ($350) and belts ($15) plus labor. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege5 in Indiana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2003 0 Instrument cluster malfunctioned - replaced under warranty. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege5 in British Columbia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2007 350 Replace three torn motor-mounts. Front Left & Right motormounts. 
Jul 2007 800 Replace timing belt 
Jul 2008 500 Replace both rear calipers due to corroded cylinders resulting in the cylinders sticking and putting pressure on the rotor at all times. 

 

Mazda Protege5 in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 140000   First odometer entry
Jun 2009 141000 750 Internal thermostat blew, lost a gasket, and the engine overheated. Had to be towed. Check engine light came on while driving on highway. Went to the mechanic who diagnosed it as the catalytic converter. Replaced it with an after-market one and haven't had any trouble with it. Air bag light was flashing, on two separate occasions, giving a code 32. I never took it in to a shop and nothing was repaired, but it hasn't flashed in about two weeks now. Based on web/forum search it looks like this may have been the clockspring. 
Aug 2009 142000 200 Terrible grinding noise heard from front left wheel getting progressively worse. Took it to a shop who diagnosed the problem and recommended I replace both front rotors and pads together.  
Jul 2010 151000 450 Replaced both rear calipers (both were frozen), and both rotors, and pads. 
Nov 2010 154000 140 Check engine light (P0037) and was told it was upstream O2 sensor. Ordered part online ($86) and took it to my local shop to install ($45). But problem not solved--engine light back on, same code. 
Feb 2011 156000 600 Very bumpy/noisy ride, especially when turning and on less than ideal roads. Mechanic said it was suspension. Replaced all four struts and mounts. Still noisy, but haven't had it checked out since. 
Jun 2012 165000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege5 in Idaho, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2009 80000   First odometer entry
Aug 2009 88000 500 Replaced stock shocks and springs with Tokico HP kit. The front right shock had failed. I also wanted to upgrade so I replaced all four at the same time. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege5 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2011 96720   First odometer entry
Dec 2012 106640 600 Tie-rod shot Subframe bolts rusted through, car disintegrating due to rust. Shop had to re-weld subframe and buy new bolts to attach tie-rod, etc. Car on last legs, it seems. 
Mar 2013 109120   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege5 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 159340   First odometer entry
Jan 2010 161820 250 Replace front brake pads and rotors. 
Jun 2010 168640 0 rust repair. door sills, hood and hatch seam and rear wheel wells. They repair and repaint every year as I have a lifetime warranty with my rustproof package purchase when car was new. sweet deal. I paid for first week of rental car. 
Sep 2010 176080 30 Driver's seat belt receiver (clicker) broke internal mechanism. Replaced with one from wrecker. 
Nov 2010 181040 420 scheduled replacement of timing belt. also did water pump and accessory belts while in there. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege5 in Connecticut, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2011 69000   First odometer entry
Sep 2012 74000 1000 water pump and timing belt 
Mar 2013 78000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Protege5 in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2007 0 right front caliper L & R pads AND rotors Fluid flushed at Midas 

 

Mazda Protege5 in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2007 96000   First odometer entry
Feb 2011 150000 125 Coils and EGR valve replaced 
Jan 2013 162000 300 intermittent over heating, after several attempts to recreate the problem, the water pump belt broke and after replacing it the over heating stopped. it looks like the belt was not always in contact with the pulley causing the problem 
Feb 2013 163000 139 Power steering cooler failed rusted 
Mar 2013 164000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002 Mazda Protege5 4dr Wagon

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Mazda Protege5 in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2009 12000   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 74000 1050 Car was squealing when cold. 
Mar 2012 78000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege5 in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2012 108000   First odometer entry
Jun 2012 109000 160 Cracked intake hose, ~$60+$90 (1hr) labor+tax 
Jul 2012 110000 600 Car died in traffic. Replaced alternator. 
Aug 2012 110500 50 Rough idle, plugs/wires/coils replaced (coils as PM as are known problem on this vehicle) 
Dec 2012 115000 200 Temp gauge above nominal range, thermostat replaced 
Mar 2013 117000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege5 in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 68820   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 71300 800 1 Plug wire cracked, was shorting. Intake snorkle cracked, allowing for lean mix. Replaced O2 sensor, cleaned MAF sensor, oil and filter change. 
Nov 2011 77500 40 Mechanic diagnosed "everything related to front suspension is rusted/ rotted/ worn out". Which confirmed my own suspicions.  Rear brake calipers also seized due to corrosion.  Car is rusty everywhere. 
Dec 2011 77500 0 Car Sold - good riddance!  

 

Mazda Protege5 in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 86000   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 89000 150 Engine was spiking when stopped, causing stalls. Air intake hose replaced which seems to have fixed it. 
Nov 2010 94000 214 90,000 mile maintenance -- Oil change and a few small fixes. 
Jan 2011 94700 250 Rear brakes replaced, was due for maintenance. 
Dec 2011 105000 0 New front brake pads. 
Feb 2012 109000 240 Thermostat malfunctioned, engine overheated and burned through all the radiator fluid. No permanent damage but required towing. 
Jul 2012 115000 0 Replaced timing belt 

 

Mazda Protege5 in Alberta, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2009 48980   First odometer entry
Oct 2009 57240 1250 Replace timing belt; replace coils/wires/plugs 
Sep 2011 63240 750 Replaced front struts 
Dec 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege5 in Minnesota, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2009 96000   First odometer entry
Apr 2009 96000 0 Needed new tie rod ends badly. 

 

Mazda Protege5 in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 126000   First odometer entry
May 2010 131000 300 Received progressively more frequent ABS/Brake warning lights; problem was right rear ABS sensor. Replaced, no more problems so far. 
Jun 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege5 in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2008 79000   First odometer entry
Jul 2008 82300 0 Timing Belt replacement 
Oct 2009 114000 600 Car temperature was a notch higher than usual at a stop light. Mechanic said was a pin-hole leak in the radiator and needed replacement for $300. I opted to also replace thermostat/gaskets and all hoses for additional $280. 
Feb 2010 116000 500 Replaced front driver side wheel bearing. Replaced rear oxygen sensor. 
Aug 2010 130000 575 Wheel bearing and wheel hub 
Jun 2012 150000 650 Pre-catalytic converter had to be replaced 
Mar 2013 160000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002 Mazda Protege

Engine not specified

Mazda Protege in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 95480   First odometer entry
Jun 2010 97960 110 Hot front driver side rim after travel; some shaking/rattling sensation at ~100-110 km/hr. 
Sep 2010 97960 450 Safety certified care: need to replace front brake pads and rotors, clean and reset rear brakes. 

 

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2002 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Protege in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2010 74000   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 85000 180 air leak in the intake. leak was repaired. spark plugs were replaced. 
Dec 2012 90000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2007 65000   First odometer entry
Mar 2012 104000 35 Rubber intake tube cracked. $35 part, 10 minute install. 
Mar 2013 120000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Protege in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2006 0 My car is a 2001, but I couldn't figure out how to enter a different year. Anyway the driver side front wheel bearing was replaced by a local garage. I had to replace the same thing on my volvo S70 and paid well over double that. I think the car had sat a 

 

Mazda Protege in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2008 57000   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 80000 100 a short in the wiper wiring 
Mar 2012 91000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege in New Brunswick, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2007 111600   First odometer entry
Jul 2008 117800 950 Struts (second time) and strut mounts. Rotors, brakes. 
Nov 2008 122760 110 Bushings in clutch where worn out and needed replaced. 
Jun 2009 127100 0 Front passenger side strut is make a big noise, shop indicated it did not need replaced for about 6 or 7 months and okay to drive. 
Sep 2009 127100 0 Needed new strut mount when sold. Had rust around wheel wells and bottoms of the doors. 
Oct 2009   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege in Oregon, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2013 105000   First odometer entry
Apr 2013 105000 800 broke ties at one wheel had to fix in order to drive the car 

 

Mazda Protege in Oman
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2009 26660   First odometer entry
Jan 2010 27280 50 Driver side interior handle broke. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege in Quebec, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2010 182900   First odometer entry
May 2010 189100 600 Ball bearings replaced 
Jul 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Mazda Protege in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2012 216000   First odometer entry
Sep 2012 227000 0 Rear signal light needed to be replaced to pass inspectuon. 
Apr 2013 240000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2010 133300   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 135160 0 Wheel bearing needed to be replaced. Fan belt was squealing. Could have been caused by a failing component. 

 

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2002 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Mazda Protege in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2007 93000   First odometer entry
Sep 2007 97000 338 2 belts replaced May07@92.5Kmiles.30Aug07,1 broke taking other with it.Rad is Alum/Plastic tanks.Press test showed overheat caused tank seal leak.Repl'd OE Rad w/KOYO.New belts,coolant.Thermostat, engine, trans oil changed as precaution. 
Jun 2008 112000 60 CEL on & OD light blinking.Hard part-throttle 1-2 shift, no OD, 3rd gear slip.Read DTC P0715=Input shaft/Turbine speed sensor failed.Sensor easy to find & remove.Resistance tested our-of-spec.Tested new sensor @dealer parts counter.Precaution ATF changed. 
Mar 2009 125000 846 TriPoint Engineering=Superb Workmanship! Timing Belt,Tensioner (found spring end eating through idler),Idler,Water Pump,Valve Clearances still in-spec.20K Miles overdue on an Interference engine! 
Mar 2013 194000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege in Kansas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2009 220 Front left strut broke and was replaced. 
Jan 2011 220 Driver's window motor inoperable, replaced. Oil change, tire rotation, air filter cleaned. 
Dec 2011 111000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2010 57000   First odometer entry
Feb 2011 65000 450 Alternator diode failure. Alternator replaced. 
May 2011 70000 740 Fuel tank leak due to rust - Fuel tank replaced 
Sep 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Protege in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 106000   First odometer entry
Sep 2011 133500 50 Replaced passanger side door lock actuator 
Mar 2013 157000 140 Radiator and overflow hose tank leaked. Replaced both of them. Replaced front mount. Fan switch. Driver and passenger front door seals. Plastic air intake tube cracked but I had a spare. 

 

Mazda Protege in Quebec, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 63240   First odometer entry
Jun 2009 63860 350 brake drums were no longer circular due to hard breaking, and wear. Replaced brakes drums, and shoes 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002 Mazda Protege 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Mazda Protege in Minnesota, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2008 46000   First odometer entry
Apr 2008 48000 400 Brake pad hung and heated up the brake rotor. Replaced pads and rotors on rear axle and realigned both axles. 
Sep 2008   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002 Mazda Protege 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Mazda Protege in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2006 53000   First odometer entry
Sep 2007 64000 400 Alternator died 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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