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Car make Mazda
Car model Protege
Car year 2003
VIN number JM1BJ226X31215077
Short VIN check to junk JM1BJ226X31
Level of trim DX
Fabricated in JAPAN
Production sequence number 134929
Body SEDAN 4-DR
Type of engine 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission 4-Speed Automatic | 5-Speed Manual
Short shifter transmission 4A | 5M
Trim Level DX
Manufactured in JAPAN
Production Seq. Number 134929
Body Style SEDAN 4-DR
Engine Type 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission-short 4A | 5M
Transmission-long 4-Speed Automatic | 5-Speed Manual