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Make Mazda
Model Protege
Year 2003
VIN JM1BJ226531171196
Short VIN check to junk JM1BJ226531
Trim Level DX
Manufactured in JAPAN
Production Seq. Number 134929
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