2003 Mazda Protege5 Consumer Discussions

Mazda Protege Rust Problems

Quixotic Solution to Mazda Protege Rust?

Written by: autonomous on Sep 17, 2009 11:55 AM

I bought my Mazda Protege5 in July 2003 ... 2 local car repairs ... said it was damaged sometime before ... the panel inside the door wasn't affixed properly and the leaking caused the rusting. (the strip alongside the length of the car is also falling off at the rear) The damage, they said, was most likely caused at the dealer ... Hmm, although this may be true, it ... Read More...

Re: Mazda Protege Rust Problems [icvci]

Written by: devilishangel on Sep 17, 2009 11:21 AM

Hi everyone, I just wanted to post and say that I bought my Mazda Protege5 in July 2003, and have just started having rust problems in the last few months. Rust on the right rear door and my luck, the warranty ran out just right before we got in to see Mazda about all of this. Of course, you know Mazda says they have nothing to do with this, and with no warranty for sure no ... Read More...

Re: only recourse [02mazda]

Written by: zoom_oh_2002p5 on Sep 02, 2009 07:06 PM

Seems to me this might be an opportunity for a class action settlement. It is a consistent problem. Anyone know of any rust class actions that succeeded on other makes? The Toyota pickup had a rust problem with the frame that became a structural problem. Toyota gave trade ins on the the problem trucks and a good price on the replacement new truck. My brother in law ... Read More...

Mazda Protege Basic Maintenance Questions

LOCATION

Written by: JC1978 on Nov 30, 2008 09:02 PM

DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE THE LOCATION FOR AN ECU IS, ON A 2003 MAZDA PROTEGE5 4CYL,2.OL? Read More...

Mazda Protege5 Maintenance and Repair

2003 P5 - Timing belt

Written by: thinkman808 on Apr 01, 2008 05:35 PM

I have a 2003 Mazda Protege5, manual trans with almost 63k miles. These days it's getting most of its use in mild traffic, but it's had mostly highway miles in the past. The dealer tells me it's due for a new timing belt, which will cost somewhere around $450. I've seen references to belts lasting much longer, so do I have any leeway, to wait until, say 80k? Read More...

headlight replacement

Written by: mclovin on Jan 21, 2008 11:20 AM

How do i replace the headlight on my mazda protege5 2003? Read More...

wiring harness - headlight - used parts anywhere?

Written by: kerplop on Oct 11, 2007 03:10 PM

Anyone know where I can find used parts for my 2003 Mazda Protege5? The new part (wiring harness, right headlight, low beam) costs a fortune! I haven't had any luck searching carparts.com or other used part websites. thanks! Read More...

2003 Mazda Protege5- humming

Written by: japardo on Jul 20, 2007 11:14 AM

I just purchased a 2003 Mazda Protege5 with 46000 miles. So far so good, love the handling. I seen to be getting about 24 mpg 60 road/40 city. Is this normal? Also, when getting up to 70 mph, the engine seems to make an intermittent humming noise. Comes on for 5 seconds then off, then on, etc. Any ideas? Read More...

How to replace Antenna on Mazda Protege5?

Written by: allred1 on Mar 16, 2007 00:05 PM

I have a 2003, quite low miles, no problems, but the antenna snapped off. I need to replace the entire thing, including the base...has anyone tried this themselves? Read More...

Honda Fit v. Mazda Protege 5

Re: Honda Fit vs Mazda Protege 5 [katraak]

Written by: anotherscott on Apr 22, 2006 06:17 AM

I test drove a Protege5 in August of 2002 (I'm not sure whether it was a 2002 or 2003, but they are pretty much the same). I just drove a Fit, though very briefly. Based on my first impressions (and my recollected first impressions), the Fit is more fun to drive, more of the "go-cart" feel a la Mini Cooper (which I also test drove in 8/02). The Mazda was rated 30-31 mpg ... Read More...