1998 Mazda Protege DX review from North America
"A practical car that is fun to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The switch plate on the driver's side door broke.
The battery needs jump started often. Even with a new battery I cannot leave the dome light on for more than a couple minutes.
General comments?
The seats aren't very comfortable. The padding is stiff and I often hit my elbow against the center console.
The car does not like to accelerate when taking off from traffic lights or merging onto the interstate. Once it gets going though, it will move alright.
I am happy with the CD player. That was an unexpected bonus when I purchased the car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 56000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 87000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 10th March, 2004 |