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 2002 for this and other kind of problems
Make Mazda
Model Protege5
Year 2002
VIN JM1BJ245X21475501
Short VIN check to junk JM1BJ245X21
Trim Level Sport Wagon
Manufactured in JAPAN
Production Seq. Number 207312
Body Style HATCHBACK 4-DR
Engine Type 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission-long 4-Speed Automatic | 5-Speed Manual
Transmission-short 4A | 5M
Driveline FWD
Anti-Brake System Non-ABS | 4-Wheel ABS
Fuel Economy-city 25 miles/gallon
Fuel Economy-highway 30 - 31 miles/gallon
Steering Type R&P
Tank 14.50 gallon