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Make Mazda
Model Protege
Year 2003
VIN JM1BJ227330643703
Short VIN check to junk JM1BJ227330
Trim Level MAZDASPEED (2003.5)
Manufactured in JAPAN
Production Seq. Number 648717
Body Style SEDAN 4-DR
Engine Type 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission-long 5-Speed Manual
Transmission-short 5M
Driveline FWD
Fuel Economy-city 24 miles/gallon
Fuel Economy-highway 30 miles/gallon
Tank 14.50 gallon