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Make Mazda
Model Protege
Year 2003
VIN JM1BJ225530129933
Short VIN check to junk JM1BJ225530
Trim Level LX
Manufactured in JAPAN
Production Seq. Number 620861
Body Style SEDAN 4-DR
Engine Type 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission-long 4-Speed Automatic | 5-Speed Manual
Transmission-short 4A | 5M
Driveline FWD
Fuel Economy-city 25 miles/gallon
Fuel Economy-highway 30 - 31 miles/gallon
Tank 14.50 gallon