1995 Mazda Protege Review
1995 Mazda Protege Review

Used Protege for sale
Appraise This CarSee Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
Totally redesigned, the Protege grows substantially in interior volume and offers 10 more cubic feet inside than the Honda Civic. Dual airbags are finally added. ABS is standard on ES trim level; optional on LX.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1995 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$129/mo for Protege LX
Protege LX
vs
$168/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 1995 Mazda Protege.
5 star(55%)
4 star(29%)
3 star(13%)
2 star(0%)
1 star(3%)
31 reviews
Trending topics in reviews
Most helpful consumer reviews
4 out of 5 stars
Well Done
tela0001, 08/10/2009
1995 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan
Car served us very well. In 12 years of ownership we have had VERY few problems.
4.63 out of 5 stars
Blueberry
bluberrymica, 09/22/2006
1995 Mazda Protege ES 4dr Sedan
This is my first car. I inherited it from my dad. I absolutely love this car. If you take care of it, it will take care of you! I have an ES trim, with the bigger engine and alloys. The ES trim is a must. My car currently has 192,000 miles on it, and It will not die anytime soon.
4.75 out of 5 stars
Best car I've owned
PrtotegeLove, 07/20/2009
1995 Mazda Protege DX 4dr Sedan
I bought this Penelope with 87000 miles on her. She was a manual and had a good deal of power for build. I raced a camaro on the interstate and won! Penelope also saved my life when I a woman ran a stop sign and flipped me; she turned upright about 5 minutes after I flipped. Best car I've ever owned!
4.88 out of 5 stars
Wish they made more like them
Jeremy, 07/15/2009
1995 Mazda Protege LX 4dr Sedan
I bought my Protege in preparation for going back to college for $3,500 with 117k on it. It's a 5 speed with a 1.5 liter. I use it for everything short of what I would need a truck for. It has plenty of room for 4-5 people and great trunk space. More than two years later, it has 156k and still going strong. Aside from basic maintenance, it has only needed a new timing belt (water pump … done at same time to save $$), thermostat and tires, all wear and tear items. Although not absolutely necessary, I also replaced the struts (another wear and tear item) since I plan to drive this one until it dies, which will probably be a long time.
1995 Protege Highlights
LX
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 30 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $129/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 13.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5PassengerNot Rated
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalAcceptable
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
People who viewed this also viewed
4.5 average Rating out of 41 reviews. |
Starting at $23,450 |
4.3 average Rating out of 24 reviews. |
Starting at $22,950 |
4.2 average Rating out of 49 reviews. |
Starting at $26,700 |
Related Used 1995 Mazda Protege info
Vehicle reviews of used models
- Toyota Avalon Hybrid 2021 Review
- Toyota 4Runner 2021 Review
- Toyota Avalon Hybrid 2020 Review
- Toyota Avalon 2020 Review
- Toyota 86 2020 Review
Shop similar models
Shop used vehicles in your area
- Used Mazda 3 2012
- Used Mazda 3 2018
- Used Mazda 3 2016
- Used Mazda 3 2011
- Used Mazda 3 2013
- Used Mazda 3 2015
- Used Mazda 3 2017
- Used Mazda 2 2013
- Used Mazda 3 2014
- Used Mazda 3 2010
Popular new car reviews and ratings
- 2022 Audi S8
- 2022 MINI Clubman
- 2023 Jaguar F-TYPE
- 2022 F-450 Super Duty
- 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe
- 2022 Volkswagen Arteon
- Volvo S60 2022
- 2022 Porsche Taycan
- 2023 Polestar 2
- 2022 E-PACE
Research recent models from same make
- Mazda CX 5
- Mazda Roadster MX5
- Mazda 3
- Mazda CX 50
- Mazda CX 30
- Mazda CX 9
- 2023 Mazda CX-5
- Mazda CX 90
- 2022 Mazda CX-5
- Mazda 3 2023
Research similar vehicles
- BMW 5M
- 2023 Honda Civic
- 2023 Civic
- Maxima Sedan
- G Wagon S
- Mercedes E Type
- 2023 Elantra
- Lexus Es 350 For Sale
- Toyota Avalon
- Rolls Royce Ghost
Other models
- New Ford Edge for Sale in Cathedral City, CA
- New Audi SQ5 for Sale in Greenwood, SC
- New BMW X6 for Sale in Alameda, CA
- Used Dodge Nitro in West Chester, PA
- Used Volkswagen Jetta-Hybrid in Hays, KS
- New Lincoln Corsair for Sale in Hammonton, NJ
- New Kia Seltos for Sale in Petersburg, VA
- Used Chevrolet Black-Diamond-Avalanche in Algonquin, IL
- Used Subaru Ascent in Fort Bragg, NC
- New Jeep Wrangler-4Xe for Sale in Middletown, OH