2003 Mazda Protege DX
JM1BJ225130202201
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 6 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of September 30, 2026Love this car? See what else is out there.
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for JM1BJ225130202201Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 24 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2003 Mazda Protege likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2003 Mazda Protege has 4 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 24 MPG.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGSABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 09E012000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 09E025000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCERTAIN ALFAOTTO COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 06E038000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2003 Mazda Protege from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 2, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2003 Mazda Protege over the last 4 months — the market softened $495 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $4,995 |
| May 2026 | $4,675 |
| July 2026 | $4,596 |
| September 2026 | $4,500 |
