Summary: The Mazda GR8-1291 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda GR8-1291 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test. Communication Number: 02-006-18-3449, Date: 2018-03-26.

MAZDASPEED3 owners have made 8 complaints over 7 model years. Using our PainRank ™ system we've ranked it 7th in overall reliability out of 19 Mazda models, with real interior and brakes concerns. What MAZDASPEED3 Owners Complain About Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are.

Overall the worst problem category is Mazda Protege engine problems. Although the 2002 Mazda Protege has the most overall complaints, we rate the 1995 model year as worse because of other possible…

When a covered issue is malfunctioning in your Mazda, call us anytime at 1 844-438-1444 or email us at [email protected] There is usually an affordable deductible you pay and we take care of the rest for the covered claim, repair or replacement.

Keri asked a 2003 Mazda MAZDASPEED Protege 4 Dr Turbo Sedan (2003.5) Maintenance & Repair question 6 years ago Overheating, Losing Coolant But Don't Ever See Any On Ground Or In Oil. Par… Any ideas what might be going on and if the two freeze plugs coming out might have caused damage.

At 183 feet from 70 mph to standstill, the Mazdaspeed Protegé came in just a foot shorter than the MP3. We weren't disappointed in the turbo Protegé's hustle, however. It sprints to 60 in 6.9…

With an intercooled turbo system engineered by Callaway, the Mazdaspeed Protegé's 2.0-liter four was rated at 170 hp and fed that through a limited-slip differential. The result was a small…

The Protege has 3 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 8th generation (1999-2003). 8th Generation Protege Years 1999-2003 Reliability 19th out of 36 PainRank ™ 1.89 Complaints 49 7th Generation Protege Years 1995-1998 Reliability 17th out of 36 PainRank ™ 1.33

Still, as a rule of thumb, the 2004 and 2010 through 2014 models are the biggest Mazda3 model years to avoid. But remember, newer cars tend not to see issues and complaints until they've been on the road longer, and not all problems are reported. So, buying a Mazda3 from the safe years doesn't guarantee a dependable car.

Worst 1999 Mazda Protege Problems #1: Runs Roughly When Accelerating 1999 Protege Average Cost to Fix: N/A Average Mileage: 95,000 mi. Learn More #2: Poor Acceleration 1999 Protege Average Cost to …