Protege
Mazda Protege: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
MakeMazda
ClassCompact car
Model years (US)2000–2003
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Mazda Familia – Ninth generation (BJ)1998–2013
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1998–2003 2003–2008 (Colombia, Iran, Taiwan) 2003–2013 (China) |
| Body styles | 4-door saloon 5-door hatchback 5-door wagon (Nissan Wingroad based) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Mazda BJ platform |
| Engines | Petrol 1.3 L B3-ME SOHC I4 1.5 L ZL-DE DOHC I4 1.5 L ZL-VE S-VT I4 1.6 L ZM-DE DOHC I4 1.8 L FP-DE DOHC I4 2.0 L FS-DE DOHC I4 2.0 L FS-DET turbo DOHC I4 Diesel 2.0 L RF TD I4 China 1.3 L HA-1.3 I4 (Haima Happin) 1.5 L HA-VVT-1.5 I4 (Haima Happin) 1.6 L HM479Q-BA I4 (Haima Happin) 1.6 L 4G18 I4 (Haima Happin) 1.6 L HA-VVT-1.6 I4 (Haima Family) 1.6 L Tritec I4 (Haima Family) |
| Transmissions | 4-speed F-4EAT automatic 4-speed 4F27E automatic 5-speed manual CVT (China) |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm |
| Length | 1999–2000 Protegé: 4,420 mm 2001–03 Protegé: 4,453 mm Protegé5: 4,331 mm 2001–03: 4,265 mm 1999–2000: 4,215 mm 2001–03 Saloon, 2004–2011 Haima Happin: 4,365 mm 1999–2000 Saloon: 4,315 mm Mazdaspeed & MP3: 4,435 mm Haima Family 2006–2010: 4,466 mm |
| Width | 1,705 mm (Int'l) 1,695 mm (Japan, 2007–2012 Haima Happin, 2010 Haima Family) |
| Height | Saloon: 1,410 mm Hatchback: 1,470 mm Mazdaspeed & MP3: 1,405 mm 1,425 mm (Haima Happin 2012) |
| Assembly | Japan: Hōfu South Africa: Pretoria Colombia: Bogotá (CCA) Venezuela: Valencia Iran: Tehran Indonesia: Jakarta (IRMC) Malaysia: Shah Alam, Selangor Mexico: Hermosillo (Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly, saloon only) Philippines: Santa Rosa, Laguna Thailand: Rayong (AAT) Taiwan: Taoyuan City (Ford Lio Ho) United Kingdom: Dagenham (Ford Dagenham, hatchback only) Vietnam: Hai Duong Zimbabwe: Willowvale (WMMI) |
| Designer | Tsutomu Toyoda (1996) |
Mazda Familia – Eighth generation (BH/BA)1994–2000
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1994–1998 1995–1999 (Colombia) 1995–2000 (Indonesia) 1996–2000 (Philippines) |
| Body styles | 3-door coupé hatchback 3-door hatchback 4-door saloon |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (Japan) |
| Platform | Mazda BH platform |
| Engines | petrol 1.3 L B3-ME I4 1.5 L Z5-DE/DEL I4 1.5 L B5-ZE 1.6 L B6D I4 1.8 L BP-ZE I4 Diesel 1.7 L 4EE1 turbo I4 2.0 L RF I4 |
| Transmissions | 3-speed F3A automatic transmission 4-speed F4A-EL automatic transmission 5-speed manual transmission |
| Wheelbase | Coupé/Hatchback: 2,505 mm Saloon: 2,605 mm |
| Length | Coupé: 4,030 mm Hatchback: 4,040 mm Saloon: 4,335 mm Saloon: 4,440 mm (AWD/North America) |
| Width | 1,710 mm (International) 1,695 mm (Japan) |
| Height | Coupé/Hatchback Saloon: 1,420–1,440 mm |
| Kerb weight | Hatchback: 980–1,105 kg Coupé: 1,010–1,030 kg Saloon: 1,040–1,270 kg |
| Assembly | Japan: Hōfu (Nishinoura H1 plant) Colombia: Bogotá (CCA) South Africa: Pretoria (Samcor) Philippines: Parañaque (Columbian Autocar Corporation) Thailand: Rayong Indonesia: Bekasi New Zealand: Wiri Zimbabwe: Willowvale (WMMI) |
| Designer | Yujiro Daikoku (1992) |
Mazda Familia – Seventh generation (BG)1989–2004
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | BG |
| Production | 1989–1996 (Japan) 1989–1997 (Indonesia) 1994–2004 (China) |
| Body styles | 3-door hatchback 4-door saloon 5-door liftback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Mazda BG platform |
| Engines | Petrol 1.3 L B3 SOHC I4 1.3 L 8A-FE DOHC I4 (China) 1.5 L B5 DOHC/SOHC I4 1.6 L B6 DOHC/SOHC I4 1.8 L B8 SOHC I4 1.8 L BP-ZE DOHC I4 1.8 L BPT DOHC turbo I4 (GT-X) 1.8 L BPD DOHC turbo I4 (GT-R) Diesel 1.7 L PN SOHC I4 |
| Transmissions | 3-speed automatic 4-speed automatic 4-speed manual 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | Hatchback: 2,450 mm Saloon/liftback: 2,500 mm |
| Length | Hatchback 3,995 mm 4,030 mm (GT/GT-X) 4,075 mm (GT-R) 4,155 mm (North America) Liftback: 4,260 mm Saloon 4,215 mm 4,250 mm (GT/GT-X) 4,355 mm (Supreme/Protegé) |
| Width | 1,670–1,690 mm |
| Height | Hatchback FWD: 1,380 mm AWD: 1,390–1,405 mm Liftback: 1,335 mm Saloon FWD: 1,375 mm AWD: 1,400 mm |
| Kerb weight | Hatchback FWD: 910–1,045 kg AWD: 1,060–1,210 kg Saloon FWD: 930–1,128 kg AWD: 1,080–1,200 kg |
| Assembly | Japan: Hōfu Philippines: Parañaque (Columbian Autocar Corporation) Thailand: Rayong (AutoAlliance Thailand) China: Hainan and Beihai (Haima) Indonesia: Jakarta (PT National Motors) New Zealand: Wiri (Vehicle Assemblers of New Zealand) South Africa: Silverton, Pretoria (Samcor) |
| Designer | Norihiko Kawaoka (1987) |
Mazda Familia – Sixth generation (BF)1985–2004
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1985–1989 1985–1994 (wagon) 1986–2004 (Colombia) |
| Body styles | 2-door convertible 3/5-door hatchback 4-door saloon 5-door wagon |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Mazda BF platform |
| Engines | petrol 1.3 L E3 I4 1.5 L E5 I4 1.5 L E5 turbo I4 1.6 L B6 I4 1.6 L B6T turbo I4 Diesel 1.7 L PN I4 |
| Transmissions | 3-speed Mazda F3A automatic 4-speed manual 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm |
| Length | Hatchback: 4,110 mm Saloon/wagon: 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,645 mm |
| Height | Saloon/hatchback: 1,390 mm Wagon: 1,430 mm |
| Kerb weight | 936 kg |
| Assembly | Japan: Hofu Colombia: Bogotá (CCA) Indonesia: Jakarta (PT. National Motors) South Africa: Silverton, Pretoria (Samcor) Thailand: Rayong New Zealand: Ōtāhuhu; Wiri Zimbabwe: Willowvale (WMMI) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2003 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2001–2003 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2001 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2001 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2003 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| 2001–2003 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 8.4–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2000–2001 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
| 2000–2001 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 8.4–8.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km |
| 2000 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| 2000 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2003 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 1.6–2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 15 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 368–566 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,633 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2003 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 67 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 67 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Airbags | 55 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Seat belts | 48 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Brakes | 34 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Tyres | 31 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Electrical system | 21 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Suspension | 19 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Speed control and cruise | 16 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Body and structure | 16 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2003: 377 complaints, 65 with a crash and 8 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.