Question 1

What else is a 1999 Mazda Protege sold as?

Accepted Answer

A 1999 Mazda Protege is also sold as the Mazda 323 in the UK, the Mazda Familia in Japan. The Mazda 323 is the same car under a different badge, so parts generally interchange.

Question 2

Do Mazda 323 parts fit a Mazda Protege?

Accepted Answer

For a market twin like the Mazda 323, parts interchange in most cases because it is the same vehicle with different badging. Mechanical and service parts are the safest; lighting, bumpers and trim can differ between markets, and right-hand-drive versus left-hand-drive affects steering, mirrors and dashboards. Always check the part number against your own car before buying.

Question 3

What does BJ mean on a Mazda Protege?

Accepted Answer

BJ is the chassis or generation code for the 1999 Mazda Protege. Parts catalogues for older and imported cars are usually organised by chassis code rather than by model year, so it is the most reliable thing to search on.

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