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Used 2002 MAZDA Protege

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2003
2002
Fuel Economy
24 combined mpg
Horsepower
130 hp
Engine
4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
Cargo Volume
12.9 cu ft
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2002 MAZDA Protege Overview

2002 MAZDA Protege Pricing

2002 MAZDA Protege pricing starts at $2,672 for the Protege DX Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $14,530 when new. The range-topping 2002 Protege ES Sedan 4D starts at $2,731 today, originally priced from $16,060.

Original MSRP
KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
DX Sedan 4D
$14,530
$2,672
$15,335
$2,694
$16,060
$2,731

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 2002 MAZDA Protege models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

Protege Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation MAZDA Protege (1999-2003) a 4.5 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 96% recommend it. These figures are based on 509 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 2002 MAZDA Protege

"dependable, reliable the best little car."

"i have a 2002 Protege, it has been one of the most dependable cars i have owned. It is a fun little car to get around town because of its size. It has a zippy 2.0 and can fit mostly anyway when looking for parking. With regular maintenance and upkeep i am hoping to easily get another 100,000 from this vehicle."

"I bought this car with 150,000 on it"

"I have done nothing to this car except brakes the motor is as quite as the day I purchased it."

"LOVE my '01 Protege ES"

"I bought my 2001 Protege ES (2.0L engine, 5 speed manual transmission) used in 2002 with 13K miles. Now, 8 years later, at 90K miles, I love it as much as I did the day I bought it. It is a great "second" car for our family of 4 (2 kids in elementary school). The handling and performance are fantastic for this class. I'm just beginning to think about replacing "Little Red," but after test-driving the cars in today's similar class, I'm disappointed - almost none have the handling and performance I've come to expect in my Protege. (Still like the manual Mazda3, though!) Two minor problems with my '01 Protoge within the last year: (1) ABS system went out; however, the brakes still work fine (cost to repair ABS system was prohibitive, and this was my first ABS auto, so I opted to forego); (2) speedometer went out for no apparent reason. I have had NO other issues with this car. Consumer Reports still lists the 2001 Protege as a "Reliable Vehicle" used car in the $4000-$6000 class. I concur!"

Overall 2002 MAZDA Protege Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2002 MAZDA Protege is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2002 MAZDA Protege quality a 4.6 out of 5.

2002 MAZDA Protege Reliability

The 2002 MAZDA Protege receives an average consumer rating of 4.5 overall and a 4.7 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 2002 Protege Features

According to drivers of the 2002 Protege, here are some of its best features:

  • Reliability and dependability
  • Great on Gas, Maintenance free
  • Zoom zoom zoom vehicle and I'm in my early 60s!
  • Fun to drive, peppy, good fuel economy.
  • Cheap, reliable

2002 MAZDA Protege MPG by Trim

2002 Protege DX Sedan 4D - city 22 MPG - hwy 28 MPG

2002 Protege LX Sedan 4D - city 22 MPG - hwy 28 MPG

2002 Protege ES Sedan 4D - city 22 MPG - hwy 28 MPG

2002 Protege Safety

NHTSA Safety Rating

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2002 MAZDA Protege front-side driver crash test rating is 5 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.

2002 MAZDA Protege Safety Features

  • Child Door Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Rear Side Airbag
  • Front Side Airbag
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2002 MAZDA Protege
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

4.5
Consumer Rating
Based on 509 Consumer Reviews
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4.6
Performance
4.6
Quality
4.6
Comfort
4.5
Reliability
4.7
Styling
4.5

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2002 MAZDA Protege Styles

Style
Price
Combined Fuel Economy
Horsepower
Engine
Cargo Capacity
Torque
Curb Weight
LX Sedan 4D
$2,694
24 MPG
130 @ 6000 RPM
4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
12.9 cu ft
135 lb-ft
2634 lbs
DX Sedan 4D
$2,672
24 MPG
130 @ 6000 RPM
4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
12.9 cu ft
135 lb-ft
2634 lbs
ES Sedan 4D
$2,731
24 MPG
130 @ 6000 RPM
4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
12.9 cu ft
135 lb-ft
2634 lbs
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2002 MAZDA Protege Depreciation

A 2002 MAZDA Protege has depreciated $14 or 0% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $1,975 and trade-in value of $750.

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2002 MAZDA Protege Annual Depreciation

Year
Vehicle Depreciation*
Resale Value
Trade-In Value
2022
+ $96
$1,989
$863
2023
+ $31
$2,020
$844
2024
$64
$1,956
$781
Now
+ $19
$1,975
$750
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*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

2002 MAZDA Protege Depreciation

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

Curb Weight
2634 lbs.
EPA Passenger
92.6 cu.ft.
EPA Total Interior
105.6 cu.ft.
Fuel Capacity
14.5 gallons
Front Head Room
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room
42.2 inches
Max Seating Capacity
5
Minimum Ground Clearance
5.5 inches
Overall Length
175.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room
53.9 inches
Trunk or Cargo Capacity
12.9 cu.ft.
Turning Diameter
34.1 feet
Wheel Base
102.8 inches
Width with mirrors
67.1 inches

Exterior

Alloy Wheels
Available
Moon Roof/Sun Roof
Available
Number of Doors
4 doors
Rear Spoiler
Available

Fuel Economy

City
22 mpg
Highway
28 mpg
Combined
24 mpg

Mechanical

Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission Type
Automatic

Performance

Horsepower
130 @ 6000 RPM
Torque
135 @ 4000 rpm
Engine
4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter

Warranty

Basic
3 years / 50000 miles
Powertrain
3 years / 50000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / Unlimited miles

Entertainment

  • DVD Entertainment System
  • MP3 Player
  • CD Player

Interior

  • Power Windows
  • Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

  • Leather Seats
  • Dual Power Front Seats
  • Power Driver's Seat

Technology

  • Cruise Control
  • Navigation System

2002 MAZDA Protege Safety

2002 MAZDA Protege Safety Technology

  • Child Door Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Rear Side Airbag
  • Front Side Airbag
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Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Driver Front
5.0
Passenger Front
4.0
Front Side
3.0
Rear Side
4.0

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Price
$2,694
$2,335
$2,377
$2,249
Consumer Rating
4.5
4.4
3.8
4.0
Fuel Economy
City 22/Hwy 28/Comb 24 MPG
City 25/Hwy 30/Comb 27 MPG
City 21/Hwy 31/Comb 25 MPG
City 17/Hwy 25/Comb 20 MPG
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
Seating Capacity5555
Basic Warranty
3 years or 50000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower
130 @ 6000 RPM
125 @ 5800 RPM
140 @ 5600 RPM
131 @ 5200 RPM
Engine
4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD

2002 MAZDA Protege Rankings

FAQs

Is 2002 a good year for a MAZDA Protege?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.5 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 2002 Protege is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the MAZDA Protege 2002 a good Sedan?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.5 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 2002 Protege is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 2002 MAZDA Protege?

The 2002 MAZDA Protege gets 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.

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