Why won't the key to my 2002 Mazda Protege insert into the ignition switch?

Can someone please tell me why it could be that the key to my 2002 Protege will not insert into the ignition switch ?
I've never had this happen before that I can remember. My car is of very low mileage (11,000 miles)
On this forum many years ago I seem to remember several instances reported of just this problem, and there was an answer for this, but I don't know if there is any way to search for questions and answers from 8 or 10 years ago. Any suggestions are gratefully welcomed.
I've never had this happen before that I can remember. My car is of very low mileage (11,000 miles)
On this forum many years ago I seem to remember several instances reported of just this problem, and there was an answer for this, but I don't know if there is any way to search for questions and answers from 8 or 10 years ago. Any suggestions are gratefully welcomed.
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This problem arose while a very responsible family member had the temporary loan of my Protege.
On close examination, I see that the key seems to have somehow been removed while still in the "On" position (I didn't believe that was even possible). In said position there are two lugs visible in the key hole that prevent the key from entering.
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I assume you tried another key and had the same problem.
Worth a shot to try to get the key in I suppose.