Representative photoMechanic for a 2000 Mazda Protege
Mechanic for the 2000 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
- 8.7 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 2000 Mazda Protege for mechanic
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2000 Mazda Protege: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 31 | 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$2,500 | US$2,600 | US$2,700 | US$2,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,698 | $2,790 | $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 2000 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 102 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (32), air bags (26) and service brakes (9). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01V024000 | 2001-02-01 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME LEFT SIDE REAR BRAKE HOSES WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY. BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Protege
For mechanical repairs or maintenance on your 2000 Mazda Protege, we arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. Tell us what the car is doing, and we find a shop suited to the job.
Your car, your notes
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 1.6L 4-cylinder. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Protege. Power comes from the 1.6L 4-cylinder, driving through a 5-speed manual.
How the arrangement works
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car.
Keep moving meanwhile
Add a rental to the same request as the repair. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
Good habits for your car
Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due.
Talking to the shop
Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used.
When you know your dates
Start with the car, the job and your location.
Request mechanic
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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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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