2002 Mazda Protege Protege5 review from North America
"Reliable Family Car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only problem I have had with the car is the headlights burn out. Both sides burnt out with in a month at 42,000 miles. It is an easy fix. I bought a new light bulb at the local auto parts and replaced it myself.
General comments?
I bought this used car with 16,000 miles and have had no major maintenance problems. I am very satisfied with the car.
It handles well and drives smooth.
The one thing I would change on the car is how the transmission is geared. I feel the RPMs are too high at highway speeds.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 16000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 48000 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Fury |
| Date of Entry | 19th April, 2007 |