1996 Mazda B-Series Pickup Review
Price Estimate: $1,793 - $2,809

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
A passenger-side airbag comes with SE Plus and LE trim levels, and it can be deactivated in the event that a rear facing child safety seat is installed. SE models also get new chrome bumpers.
For sale near Morris, IL
1 listings
- New ListingPhotos not available
- 71,277 miles
- 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use only
- 2.3l 4cyl
- MJ'S Preowned Auto Sales (560 mi away)
- Standard Cab
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Located in Hedgesville, WV
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (19 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 4F4CR12A5TTM05554
Stock: TM05554
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-20-2025
Vehicle overview
Kinship of Mazda's B-Series with Ford's Ranger is evident both on the surface and beneath. That's because both compact pickups are built at the same New Jersey factory, from the same design and employ virtually identical powertrains and four-wheel-drive setups. Both are competent and attractive, differing only in detail and pricing structure.
New on SE Plus and LE trim levels is a passenger-side airbag that can be switched off in the event that a rear-facing child safety seat is installed. Four-wheel antilock brakes are standard on all 4WD and B4000 models. A rear-wheel system is standard on all other B-Series trucks.
Horsepower of the 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine that powers B2300 models measures 112, and a 145-horsepower, 3.0-liter V6 again goes into B3000 models. Those who like to flex their truck's muscle are likely to be attracted to the B4000 end of the scale. Its 4.0-liter V6 delivers 160 horsepower, plus a 220 foot-pounds torque wallop--just right for heavy hauling and easy merging/passing on the highway.
Two cab configurations are available, as are two bed lengths, with either two- or four-wheel drive. Three trim levels are marketed: base, sporty SE, and luxury LE. SE models get chrome bumpers for 1996. Obviously, Mazda buyers--like their Ford counterparts--get a lot of possibilities at the pickup showroom, at least one of which is likely to satisfy nearly any shopper.
A B2300 pickup looks truly basic inside, but carries full gauges (without graduations) and simple climate controls. In base form, without going wild on options, a Mazda with a simple vinyl bench seat looks to be all truck--pristine and practical, almost like a cargo hauler out of the 1940s. Add such amenities as air conditioning and power steering, though, and you get a comfortable-driving, highly functional machine for only a moderate financial outlay.
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Illinois
$204/mo for B-Series Pickup B2300
B-Series Pickup B2300
vs
$235/mo
Avg. Compact Truck
Mazda B-Series Pickup Owner Reviews
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1994 mazda B300
4.13 out of 5 starsmazdaman632, 12/09/2014
1994 Mazda B-Series Pickup B3000 SE 2dr Regular Cab SB (3.0L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
I have owned this truck for many years. It has over 350,000 kms or 217,479 miles. Never let me me down, i have replaced the brakes all around, have never had to replace the clutch, its still going strong. Really all i have ever done is regular maintenance.
'94 Mazda B4000 SE
4.63 out of 5 starszitherworks, 03/10/2004
1994 Mazda B-Series Pickup B4000 SE 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.0L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
This vehicle is extremely reliable, slightly
under powered, and has a front drive axel
design problem. After 10 years and 185,000
miles I'd gladly buy a new one if it were
available.
Excelent first truck
5 out of 5 starsVapor, 04/28/2002
1996 Mazda B-Series Pickup B2300 SE 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
Every kid or parent should consider
this truck for his or her first
vehicle. First off it is one of the
most well built pieces of machinery I
have seen on the road, truly built to
last. With 112hp and 135ft-lbs torque
it has excellent acceleration if you
know how to drive it well. I have toped
out speed around 105mph and I think it
still had just a bit more power left … in
her. She will probably do 110 which is
plenty fast for any truck. I have never
had to replace a part on this truck and
I merely do basic maintenance. Regular
oil changes, fluid checks, tune-ups,
spark plugs, filters, cables, etcetera,
etcetera. Anyone interested in a small
pickup I recommend u look at this one
first.
Better than a Toyota
4.38 out of 5 starssuperxxtruck, 03/14/2002
1994 Mazda B-Series Pickup B4000 LE 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.0L 6cyl naturally aspired 4A)
Quality and reliability are equal to
Toyota and Nissan trucks I have owned,
but size, utility, and comfort are superior.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1996 Mazda B-Series Pickup, so we've included reviews for other years of the B-Series Pickup since its last redesign.
1996 B-Series Pickup Highlights
Extended Cab
B2300
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $204/month |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Max Towing Capacity | 1,300 lbs. |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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