Representative photoEmissions test for a 1996 Mazda Protege
Emissions test 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 emissions test
- 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.
The 1996 Mazda Protege: Emissions test
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For an emissions test on the 1996 Mazda Protege, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. Emissions tests are required in some provinces and states; a licensed shop does the test.
Your car, your notes
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 1.5L 4-cylinder. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Protege. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The powertrain to know here is the 1.5L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive.
What CarmaCars does here
Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven.
Your rental while you wait
We collect the rental when your car is back. We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
Good habits for your car
Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Look at the tire tread before long trips. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
Before the shop starts
If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
Your move
Tell us what is wrong with the car, and we arrange the rest with a trusted shop.
Request emissions test
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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