Inside the fuel tank attached to the pump..
You will need to drop the fuel tank and get close to fuel pump. Its a 100k mile part, based on Mazda
every 5 years to change the filter
From what i understand its built in to the fuel tank and pump, should be replaced around 100k miles
From the look of things theis car does not have a fuel filter. The only filter that has to do with the fuel seems to be in the fuel tank. A 2001 Mazda Protege (actually, all models from 1999-2003 including the DX, LX, ES, Mazdaspeed, and Protege 5) does not have an inline fuel filter. The only fuel filter it has is a "strainer" or a "screen", which looks like a nylon mesh "sock". This strainer is connected to the fuel pump, located in the gas tank. Although this fuel strainer does not require periodic replacement, it is recommended that it be changed if you are replacing the fuel pump.
The fuel filter is under the alternator, you also have one in the carburetor. I got more fuel hose and moved the fuel filter to the fender with zip ties to anything there this way it takes 5 minutes to change the filter instead of 2 hours. also I only change the carburetor filter once every other year, or 4 (plastic) fuel filter changes.
1 No power to the fuel pump 2 Failed fuel pump 3 fuel filter clogged 4 blockage or failure of fuel line (5 clogged injectors)
How you replace the cabin filter mazda protege 5 2003
The fuel filter is located along the frame under the cab. it only take 5 mins to change. if there is no in-line fuel filter you must drop the fuel tank there is a filter on the fuel pump and you have to replace the whole pump you can not remove that filter it is a single unit.
in the fuel tank on top of the fuel pump. its rated for 100,000 mi. You cant just replace the filter, you must buy the pump and filter as one complete unit from Mazda and youre looking about $270 for the 2.0 engine. more for the 2.3
Follow the tube from the throttle body to the air filter box. Open that up with some clips or bolts. Replace.
You won't find one. The Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring doesn't have a cabin filter.