1996 Mazda Protege for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.8 to 10.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 7.8 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 1996 Mazda Protege for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1996 Mazda Protege specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L 4-cylinder | 1.5L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 8.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.7 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 184 g/km | 205 g/km | 221 g/km | 240 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.09 | $13.49 | $14.57 | $15.81 |
1996 Mazda Protege: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 27 | 23 | 23 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 35 | 32 | 30 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 30 | 27 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 36 | 32 | 30 | 28 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,250 | US$2,500 | US$2,700 | US$2,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,418 | $2,698 | $2,914 | $3,162 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1996 Mazda Protege
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 70 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (25), service brakes (10) and power train (8). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V674000 | 2015-10-19 | electrical system:ignition:switch | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1996 Mazda Protege: before you buy
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1996 Mazda Protege for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. This page helps you judge the 1996 Mazda Protege before you buy one anywhere.
A buyer's checks
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Owners filed 70 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, service brakes and power train; have those parts checked.
What the specs mean
It runs the 1.5L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Combined fuel use is 7.8 L/100 km: about 23 litres for 300 km. Expect about $12.09 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,250 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Who the Protege suits
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Space and size
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. For luggage, 368 litres means about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Try before you buy
Rent the Protege first, and buy only if it fits your life. A test week in the Protege tells you more than any review. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Which one to look for
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Running costs
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.09 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $120.90 at our price setting.
When you know your dates
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1996 Mazda Protege from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1996 Mazda Protege for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1996 Mazda Protege
Does CarmaCars sell the 1996 Mazda Protege?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1996 Mazda Protege before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1996 Mazda Protege have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1996 Mazda Protege cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,250 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2418.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.