2000 Mazda Protege Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997
Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
24 -26 City / 29 -33 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
105 -122
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Christopher V
It features a 5 speed manual transmission, making it much more difficult to steal.
Being an older vehicle, I love that it is easy to perform maintenance and/or repairs compared to new vehicles. Also, it is a manual transmission which is the only way to drive and increasingly difficult to find when shipping for a car. Lastly, I was able to install a custom sound system with little trouble.
accountCircle Arthur w
Vehicle runs great air condition needs to be checked
Good Mileage, Good Handling, and has been good on maintenance
accountCircle Doug G
It's an incredibly comfortable and reliable car for the price.
I love my Mazda! It's been a reliable little car. I like how much it cost, its gas mileage, and comfortable ride. I wish it had a little more zip.
accountCircle Purple P
Great car! Buy a Mazda! Love it!
My Mazda protege has been a great car. It is a manual and that is one feature I really love. We bought it used back in 2004 and have maintained it pretty well over the years but it is a 20 year old car so we've replaced the clutch, the timing belt, and the catalytic converter in the time we've had it.
accountCircle Tommy M
Best car I have ever had.
I have had this cat for almost 10 years. It has never gave me a problem other than normal minor maintenance. Great acceleration and very easy on gas.
accountCircle Norma J
Mazda. It is very dependable and reliable. No problems with car.
Our car is a compact, purchased new in 2000. It is a 4 cylinder having plenty of get up and go. Averages twenty six miles in town and thirty two miles highway mileage. It is very easy and comfortable to drive and ride on short or long trips. The car only has seventy nine thousand miles on the speedometer. The speedometer reads that it will go up to one hundred twenty miles an hour. I would recommend staying within the speed limit. It has been a very reliable and dependable car. It is four doors making it easy to get into the car. It is white in color. It could use a new paint job because the paint is starting to chip on the hood. The inside of the car is beige and has been taken very good care of having no tears in the fabric. We are the owners of the car and have regular oil changes and filter replaced every three thousand miles. It burns no oil. The motor and transmission is in excellent conditioned.
accountCircle Anne Y
I'm keeping it as long as possible.
It was very reasonably priced, drives nicely, is comfortable, hasn't cost much to maintain. It's even a pretty silver!
accountCircle Alicia J
Just smoke summary of 2000 Mazda protege
It's a great car. Great on gas. Haven't really had any problems. I have kept all upkeep on it. So still runs great. Only thing that's ever given a problem is a small oil leak but that was a super easy fix. I usually get about 28 miles to the gallon on gas

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle April T
This car lasts a long time.
I like that my car is compact and easy to park and drive. It is roomy enough inside for myself and passengers. I dislike that it has electrical problems that cause the battery to die.
accountCircle Letitia M
Very reliable, few repairs
It's an older model, has over 150,000 miles and still runs great. It had been a Very reliable vehicle, very few repairs have been needed
accountCircle April C
My Mazda has been very dependable and is driven daily.
My Mazda has almost three hundred thousand miles and still going strong. It has out ran any other car that I have ever had. All though it is not the prettiest thing to look out it has been very dependable for me.
accountCircle Betty k
That it's old and isn't going to last much longer.
I like that it didn't cost me too much and that I don't have to put gas in it too often. I don't like that it's old and about to fall apart.
accountCircle Allison B
Good first car for your teenager~.
It's a good first car. I use it for school and work. Runs well but I have found that this car does have issues crop up more often than I expected. We had to replace the transmission and computer at one point. I think it would be a good car for a teenager cause its older, you don't have to worry as much about if they get in a fender bender or something. The car itself is sturdy and responds quickly. I've hit my brakes going 40mph to a total stop to avoid hitting a dog or a cat. It has great response.
accountCircle Nat L
It has lasted nearly twenty years and counting. It is one of the best cars I have ever had. And I would further say it is one of the best cars that has ever been made period. Now I might get some push back because of this statement, but I stand by that statement.
I like that I've had it almost twenty years and it's still running as good as ever. What I don't like about it it's not stylish enough for me.

Mazda Protege Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

car
DX
105 HP 30-30 MPG 5 Seats
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LX
105 HP 30-30 MPG 5 Seats
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ES
122 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats
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2000 Mazda Protege Owner Reviews

4.03
31 Reviews
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5 stars 26%
4 stars 55%
3 stars 16%
2 stars 3%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Christian M on March 21, 2021
Even though it's a very small car it is quite spacious inside.
It is older and not smooth at all but it does get you point from point A to point B. Gas is average as well.
accountCircle Doug G on March 20, 2021
It's an incredibly comfortable and reliable car for the price.
I love my Mazda! It's been a reliable little car. I like how much it cost, its gas mileage, and comfortable ride. I wish it had a little more zip.
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Ranks #8 Small Cars by Owners

The 2000 Mazda Protege has an average owner rating of 4.03 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 22 other Small Cars.

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4.41
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4.03

Ranks #7 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2000 Mazda Protege has a combined MPG of 33 which ranks it #7 of 23 other Small Cars.

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2000 Chevrolet Metro
46 MPG
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41 MPG
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2000 Mazda Protege
33 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2000 Mazda Protege transmission fluid capacity?

Answer: The 2000 Mazda Protege uses Dexron ViATF Transmission Fluid. It has a capacity of 7.6 quarts. Transmission fluid, similar to oil, is a lubricant and its purpose is to make sure that the various working parts of...

What is the 2000 Mazda Protege voltage regulator location?

Answer: The voltage regulator on a 2000 Mazda Protege is found within the alternator; beginning with the 2002 model year, the Protege began incorporating the function into the ECU. If You need to repair or replace...

What is the 2000 Mazda Protege 1.6 L fuel filter location?

Answer: When equipped with the 1.6-liter engine, the fuel filter for the 2000 Mazda Protege is beneath the vehicle. When looking upward from the ground view, it's centered below the seating area. It will be mounted in...
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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Not Rated

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety