Sometimes there is a possibility of an illegal vehicle import into the States with an upcoming sale. You can avoid buying such vehicles if you are aware of their history. Verify Mazda Protege 2000 for this and other kind of problems
Make Mazda
Model Protege
Year 2000
VIN JM1BJ222XY0289139
Short VIN check to junk JM1BJ222XY0
Trim Level LX
Manufactured in JAPAN
Production Seq. Number 238375
Body Style SEDAN 4-DR
Engine Type 1.6L L4 DOHC 16V