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2000 Mazda Protege repairs by problem area

Engine (46%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 63 repairs.
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2000 Mazda Protege repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (57%)

< $100 (19%)

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Chart based on 53 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Mazda Protege

Engine not specified

Mazda Protege in Florida, United States
Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011

134000 mi

US $280
Oil Pan Leak 

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2000 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Protege in Utah, United States
Aug 2014 - Aug 2014
Aug 2014

138000 mi

US $150
Oil leaking from pan 
Mazda Protege in Texas, United States
Nov 2013 - Jun 2018
Nov 2013

103000 mi

US $90
MIL/Check Engine light on, very rough acceleration. Found that the large air intake boot had cracked underneath, allowing air to bypass filter and air flow sensor. 
Jan 2014

US $250
Brake warning light. Was losing brake fluid, but no puddles outside car. Fluid leak found inside, behind clutch pedal. Replaced clutch master cylinder. Brake and clutch worked fine even with partial fluid loss. 
Mar 2015

114000 mi

US $2100
All links were worn or damaged; replaced. Front lower arms, front stabilizer links, front struts 
Jul 2017

126000 mi

US $1100
Front oil seal and valve cover gasket replaced due to oil leaks. Belts, coolant, and water pump replaced during this operation. 

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2000 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan

122-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Mazda Protege in Connecticut, United States
Oct 2010 - Feb 2011
Feb 2011

82000 mi

US $20
replaced rear sway bar link 
Mazda Protege in Connecticut, United States
Aug 2010 - Dec 2014
Oct 2010

84000 mi

US $424
Rust damage repaired on lower part of 4 doors 
Mar 2011

90000 mi

US $177
Hole in snorkle 
Dec 2012

114000 mi

US $659
Rear struts and mounting plates First repair kit failed in a few miles! It was the old type kit without backup washers. New kit has backup washers and works fine. 
Nov 2013

124000 mi

US $595
catalytic converter 
Dec 2014

134000 mi
Timing belt went. The shop said the main bearings were also weak and recommended replacing the engine. Donated car. The only real bad rust problem was in the right front wheel well on the engine side. 

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2000 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan

105-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Protege in Maryland, United States
Nov 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012

110000 mi

US $800
Excessive wear on front sway bar bushings. Faulty O2 sensor (post cat) Catalytic converter is failing. Pieces on the inside are coming loose and rattling while the engine is running. 
Mazda Protege in Rhode Island, United States
Dec 2010 - May 2019
Sep 2012

79000 mi

US $150
CEL on. Car was jerky starting out in first gear and had less power than usual. Air intake boot replaced. Relevant hoses also replaced. 
Mar 2013

82000 mi

US $160
Clutch slipping. Replaced clutch, refaced fywheel Front tires made crashing sound over potholes. Front link pins replaced. 
Mazda Protege in New York, United States
Mar 2011 - Mar 2014
Jul 2012

145000 mi

US $450
Replaced front shocks and mounts 
Mar 2013

157000 mi

US $650
Replaced the clutch plus a leaking coolant hose 
Mar 2014

166000 mi

US $400
Developed 4 problems at once; EGR code (new EGR valve?),  needed both pipes for new muffler, rack and pinion was leaking, and oil pan was leaking. Best case was $400 for ebay parts only; $2500+ at my shop. Sold the car. 
Mazda Protege in California, United States
Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012

140000 mi

US $500
cam and crankshaft sensors need replacing. car was stalling under load. 
Mazda Protege in Michigan, United States
Feb 2011 - Apr 2012
Apr 2011

181000 mi

US $160
driver-side control arm/lower-ball joint replaced. independent mechanic first replaced. noticed "popping" sound which could not be identified. Professional mechanic identified/repaired improper installation of pinch bolt. 
Mazda Protege in Hawaii, United States
Jan 2008 - Jun 2015
Sep 2008

78000 mi

US $107
Car dies unpredictably when hot. Will not start until cooled off. Diagnosis was not easy - Replaced Cam sensor to fix it. 
May 2010

80063 mi

US $408
New tire, front brake pads, resurface rotors 
Oct 2010

90145 mi

US $147
AC Blower resistor 
Oct 2011

97625 mi

US $295
had an alternator belt replaced Resurfaced Rotors 
Sep 2012

100000 mi

US $300
replaced two rear struts and associated bits and pieces 
May 2014

118395 mi

US $210
Replaced leaking valve cover gasket 
Mar 2015

126000 mi

US $20
radiator cap broke - replaced it 

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2000 Mazda Protege 4dr Sedan

105-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Mazda Protege in North Carolina, United States
Apr 2010 - Sep 2012
Oct 2011

115000 mi

US $76
Replaced the power window mechanism (not including motor). Was not a difficult repair. 
Mazda Protege in Puerto Rico
Apr 2013 - Sep 2014
Jul 2014

255000 mi

US $300
Timing belt replacement 
Mazda Protege in Ohio, United States
Nov 2014 - Jul 2015
Dec 2014

174000 mi
exhaust leak-new flange 
Mar 2015

175000 mi

US $160
replace rusted brake lines 
Jul 2015

176000 mi

US $320
replace swaybar links 

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2000 Mazda Protege 4-door

Engine not specified

Mazda in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010

70060 mi

C $700
Front Struts Change 
Mazda in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2010 - Jan 2011
Aug 2010

91140 mi

C $375
Strut Headlight bulb. 

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2000 Mazda Protege 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Mazda in Washington, United States
Nov 2009 - Jul 2015
May 2013

102000 mi

US $500
Egr valve replace 
Aug 2013

104100 mi

US $140
Sway bar links replaced 
Mar 2015

115000 mi

US $200
Replace ignition coils 
Jul 2015

117000 mi

US $288
EGR Valve and gasket 
Mazda in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2009 - Jun 2013
Oct 2011

134540 mi

C $230
Left front door lock failed under electric actuating 
Mar 2012

138260 mi

C $1200
Timing Belt replaced, Serpentine Belt replaced (2 belts), Water Pump replaced 
Jul 2012

143100 mi

C $375
EGR valve had to be replaced after Check Engine light came on permanently. 
Sep 2012

145700 mi

C $900
Front brakes repaired. Callipers and pads replaced, rotors machined. Un-related, exhaust pipe re-attached to clamp under floor. 
Mazda in Massachusetts, United States
Sep 2009 - Mar 2011
Sep 2010

140000 mi

US $40
Replaced rear sway bar link. 
Mazda in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2009 - May 2011
Mar 2010

139500 mi

C $300
replaced starter  front swaybar link replaced 
Sep 2010

143840 mi

C $200
the signal light does not work properly replaced signal light handle/switch; a/c fan blower does not work on low speed replaced rheostat sensor 
Mar 2011

151900 mi

C $30
the foglight power socket were rusted and one wire was cut due to rust, replaced socket and bulb 
May 2011

151900 mi
transmission problem. got rid of the car. not worth fixing it 
Mazda in Illinois, United States
Nov 2009 - Sep 2013
Oct 2010

111000 mi

US $30
There was a small rust bubble on the body near the rear wheel. I prepared the area with a sandpaper, and then repainted with Rust Bullet. 
Jan 2011

111000 mi

US $900
Timing belt and other belts 
Jul 2011

114000 mi

US $185
Replace some 'rear clips' 
Nov 2012

115300 mi

US $200
There was leakage in exhaust pipe which was causing loud exhaust noise. A bend pipe which is part of exhaust system was replaced. 
Feb 2013

115300 mi

US $200
Tie rod replaced 

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