Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 1996 Mazda Protege
Car diagnostics for the 1996 Mazda Protege: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 7.8 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1996 Mazda Protege for car diagnostics
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
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.
Car diagnostics for the 1996 Mazda Protege
For a diagnostic check on your 1996 Mazda Protege, we arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Details the shop needs
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Its 1.5L 4-cylinder drives through a 5-speed manual.
Who does what
Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts.
Your rental while you wait
Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours.
Small things that help
Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell.
Still deciding?
Start with the car, the job and your location.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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