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 2003 for this and other kind of problems
Make Mazda
Model Protege
Year 2003
VIN JM1BJ226430189369
Short VIN check to junk JM1BJ226430
Trim Level DX
Manufactured in JAPAN
Production Seq. Number 134929
Body Style SEDAN 4-DR
Engine Type 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V