AVOIR

2002 Mazda Protege/Protege 5

Ownership intelligence · Compact Cars · Regular Gasoline
71
Good
Consider
AVOIR Score out of 100
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Category Scores

Reliability 84
Longevity 82
Maintenance 78
Depreciation 62
Performance 45
Efficiency 45

Reliability & Ownership FAQ

Is the 2002 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 reliable?

AVOIR rates the 2002 Mazda Protege/Protege 5's reliability 84/100 — excellent — from NHTSA recall counts, complaint density, and multi-year defect trends. Its overall AVOIR ownership score is 71/100 (Good).

How long will a 2002 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 last?

AVOIR scores the 2002 Mazda Protege/Protege 5's longevity 82/100 (excellent), estimated from high-mileage survival data and resale-panel evidence of how far these vehicles actually run.

What does it cost to own a 2002 Mazda Protege/Protege 5?

AVOIR scores the 2002 Mazda Protege/Protege 5 on maintenance 78/100 and depreciation 62/100 — higher is better (lower real cost) — plus fuel, insurance and resale in the full breakdown above.

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