1997 Mazda Protege

VIN JM1BC1421V0153897

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1997 Mazda Protege

VIN JM1BC1421V0153897

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NHTSA build data for JM1BC1421V0153897
Horsepower
110
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
1997
Made by
MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
25
MPG
City
22
MPG
Highway
30
MPG
$1,860 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 25 MPG combined.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1997 Mazda Protege has 2 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 25 MPG.

2 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and…
    NHTSA campaign 15V674000
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    SABERSPORT 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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Model-level data for the 1997 Mazda Protege from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 5, 2026.

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