2002 Mazda Protege Problems and Repair Histories
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2002 Mazda Proteges for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2002 Mazda Protege problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Mazda Protege Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| 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 66 |
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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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. |
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. | |
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. | ||
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. |
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. | ||
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. | ||
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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