2003 Mazda Protege Protege5 review from North America
"The Protege5 has been a very good, reliable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No problems in over four years of ownership.
General comments?
The Protege5 has been a very good, reliable car. One reason I choose it over others is the space in the rear. I can fold the seats down and load it up. Including my mountain bike. My only real complaint would be the seats. They're a little flimsy and not comfortable for long rides. I've had regular oil changes and the recommended service done on it. It's about time for new tires and I just had new brake pads installed a few months ago. I'll look at Mazdas the next time I'm shopping for a new car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota 4Runner |
| Date of Entry | 29th January, 2008 |