Car financing: Mazda Protege
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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We do not have a 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
Every Mazda Protege year
| Year | Combined use | Powertrains | Canadian trims |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Not rated | ||
| 2002 | Not rated | ||
| 2001 | Not rated | ||
| 2000 | 8.7 to 10.2 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1999 | 8.7 to 10.2 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1998 | 8.1 to 10.2 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1997 | 8.1 to 10.2 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1996 | 7.8 to 10.2 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1995 | 7.8 to 10.7 L/100 km | 6 (regular gas) | |
| 1994 | 8.7 to 10.7 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1993 | 8.7 to 10.2 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1992 | 8.7 to 10.2 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1991 | Not rated | ||
| 1990 | Not rated |
Recalls and complaints by year
| Year | Recall campaigns | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 | 120 |
| 2002 | 0 | 99 |
| 2001 | 1 | 50 |
| 2000 | 1 | 102 |
| 1999 | 1 | 88 |
| 1998 | 1 | 46 |
| 1997 | 1 | 66 |
| 1996 | 1 | 70 |
| 1995 | 4 | 165 |
| 1994 | 1 | 74 |
| 1993 | 1 | 44 |
| 1992 | 1 | 63 |
| 1991 | 1 | 51 |
| 1990 | 1 | 37 |
Source: NHTSA (US) recalls and owner complaints by model year. A recall in the US often has a Canadian twin from Transport Canada.
The Mazda Protege: before you buy
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no Mazda Protege for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Here is the Mazda Protege for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Recalls and complaints
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Specs, explained
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
How big it is
As a compact car, it is easy to drive and park in the city.
Who it is for
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Try before you buy
A test week in the Protege tells you more than any review. Rent the Protege for a week and see how it fits your life. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
The cost of driving it
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Narrowing it down
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Still deciding?
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
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 Mazda Protege from us first.
Ask us about the Mazda Protege
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a Mazda Protege for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the Mazda Protege
Does CarmaCars sell the 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 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.
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.