A Planted Technology seat bracket for the Mazda 323 and Mazdaspeed Protege, eighth generation on the BJ chassis, 1998 to 2003. Part number SB316.
The 323, the Familia and the Protege are the same car under different names for different markets. If you have a BJ 323 in the UK, this is your bracket.
The Mazdaspeed Protege
The turbocharged version, and the first car to wear the Mazdaspeed name in North America. It is the ancestor of the Mazdaspeed 3 and 6 that followed, and it is rare enough now to be interesting.
There was also a Familia GT-R sold in Japan on the earlier generation, which is a different and considerably wilder thing again. Check which you have.
Why these get built
Light, cheap and with a decent aftermarket behind the BP engine, which makes them a sensible starting point for a club car. The standard seat is the first thing that stops being adequate once the rest of the car improves.
Practical
Twenty five years old and built to a price. Get the carpet up and check the metal.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Lexus Planted Technology Frames Updated For 2026, and Customer Car: Subaru Impreza With Corbeau RRS Seats and Planted Technology Brackets. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.
Will this fit my car?
This frame is made for the Mazda 323 / Mazdaspeed Protege [8th Generation / BJ Chassis] (1998-2003). Chassis code and years matter more than the badge, as floor pans change between generations, so if your car sits near a changeover year, send us the registration and we will confirm before you order.
Which seats does it take?
Check the bolt pattern in the specification against your seat. The Compatible seats tab above lists what bolts straight on. If your seat is not listed, tell us what you run and we will confirm the fit.
Do I keep fore-and-aft adjustment?
Only with a sliding runner between the frame and the seat, which is a separate part on Planted frames. If more than one person drives the car, budget for the runner. Our guide to sliding runners explains the options and widths.
Is this for the driver or passenger side?
Both sides are available on this listing, pick driver or passenger side at the point of order (sides listed are for right-hand-drive cars). Left-hand-drive car? Ask us, as the sides swap over and availability varies by model.