Protege_MP3_506
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My MP3 is sitting at 125,500 miles with stock motor and tranny, they havent been replaced at all. Lets hear what everyone else is at 
MP3 Mileage check
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- Blue MP3/06 MPV
I'm just shy of 68,000 miles. Bought the car almost 2 years ago with 56k. I live less than 2 miles from work and I try to ride my mountain bike as much as possible, so that's how I keep the mileage low.
mp3-79bronco
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- 2001 protege mp3
105xxx
nothing major replaced
nothing major replaced
Protege_MP3_506
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- 2001 Mazda Protege MP3
I'm hoping for some more input......?
martispeed
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- 91 Rx7
im at 118,xxx with a new engine put in at 114,000. Other then that everything is still origional.
719prottege
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- 03 msp
im at about 70k, new tranny at 40k
Mustang Matt
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- 2001 Mazda Protege MP3
Wife's car is sitting at 119,800 today.
Both rear calipers ended up leaking and I replaced them. One of the front hubs got warped but that was from a nasty encounter with a curb I suspect.
Kuhmo tires I bought last Dec are shot (25,000 miles in less than a year *gulp*) which probably means the suspension has at least some components that need replacing. I know one of the rear struts was leaking a few months ago. So it's sitting at the shop. Unfortunately no one local carries 205/45/17 so I'm thinking about getting the all season eagle F1s from tirerack. Also having NTB flush the brakes while it's up there as the pedal shudders a bit.
Anyone have a recommendation for a full strut/spring replacement package? I can do the installation myself. Not looking to lower it or change ride quality.
(Two lowered corner carver cars is enough.)
I also suspect I should change the timing belt. Not sure when Mazda recommends but 120,000 miles seems like borrowed time. Is this something I can tackle myself? Mechanically I can do just about anything on a Ford 5.0 or 4.6 but I've never touched her motor.
I haven't changed the clutch yet either. It's not slipping but it does feel a little weak. Not sure if it's the clutch or the slave cylinder, anyone have any advice on how to tell?
Thanks guys
Both rear calipers ended up leaking and I replaced them. One of the front hubs got warped but that was from a nasty encounter with a curb I suspect.
Kuhmo tires I bought last Dec are shot (25,000 miles in less than a year *gulp*) which probably means the suspension has at least some components that need replacing. I know one of the rear struts was leaking a few months ago. So it's sitting at the shop. Unfortunately no one local carries 205/45/17 so I'm thinking about getting the all season eagle F1s from tirerack. Also having NTB flush the brakes while it's up there as the pedal shudders a bit.
Anyone have a recommendation for a full strut/spring replacement package? I can do the installation myself. Not looking to lower it or change ride quality.
(Two lowered corner carver cars is enough.)
I also suspect I should change the timing belt. Not sure when Mazda recommends but 120,000 miles seems like borrowed time. Is this something I can tackle myself? Mechanically I can do just about anything on a Ford 5.0 or 4.6 but I've never touched her motor.
I haven't changed the clutch yet either. It's not slipping but it does feel a little weak. Not sure if it's the clutch or the slave cylinder, anyone have any advice on how to tell?
Thanks guys
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