2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
49,500 miles

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problem #2

Oct 242010

Protege 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 99,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Mazda protg dx. The contact stated that after taking his vehicle in for routine inspection, the mechanic informed him that both the front and rear brakes were rusted. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that all the brake lines were rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000. Updated 02/11/11 updated 11/30/2011

- Middletown, NY, USA

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problem #1

Feb 191997

Protege

  • miles
The brakes make a noise like they are rubbing against metal and the brake pedal almost goes to the floor before stopping.

- Leesville, LA, USA

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