The Mazda Protege (5 generations, 1990–2003) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 2.0L, 4-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 30 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Mazda Protege VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Mazda Protege window sticker — build, options & years
The Mazda Protege ran from 1990–2003 across 5 generations (1990–1991, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2003). Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 2.0L, 4-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Mazda Protege VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 1990, 1998, 2001; the most-complained-about are 1995, 2003, 2000. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Mazda Protege VIN decoder.
What the Mazda Protege sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the Protege, latest tested year 2003:
The label also prints an estimated $2,600 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 355 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the Protege under Compact Cars, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
How the Protege's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 1990 to 2003. Worth checking before you compare a Protege sticker from one year with another:
The figure actually fell by 4 mpg across the span — usually a sign of added weight or power. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
What's on the Mazda Protege sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 24 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every Protege VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Mazda Protege VIN decoder.
Protege window sticker — every model year
This covers the Mazda Protege for 1990–2003. Enter any Protege VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Mazda model.
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Other Mazda window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-5 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 29 mpg | |
| Mazda CX-50 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 38 mpg | |
| Mazda MX-5 | Two Seaters | 30 mpg | |
| Mazda RX-7 | Two Seaters | 18 mpg | |
| Mazda CX-30 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 29 mpg | |
| Mazda CX-90 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 26 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Mazda Protege
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Protege, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Mazda Protege all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Mazda Protege whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Mazda Protege window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 24 mpg combined (22 city / 28 highway), from its 2003 rating, with an estimated $2,600 a year in fuel printed alongside.
Is the recreated Mazda Protege sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Mazda Protege may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Mazda Protege?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.