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1986 Mazda B2000

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1986 B2000.

Transmission Manual 4-spd

The 1986 Mazda B2000 is equipped with a manual 4-speed transmission and achieves an EPA fuel economy rating of 19/24/21 mpg. The model year's reliability record is minimal, featuring only eight total owner complaints and one recall. These complaints are primarily concentrated in the area of seat belts, framing the vehicle's historical reliability around a specific safety component.

Model year1987 1986 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy19/24/21 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Manual 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	193.7 in
Overall width	65.7 in
Overall height	61.8 in
Wheelbase	117.7 in
Curb weight	2776 lb

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	19 / 24 / 21 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine GL-5 in the differential.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil	GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.8 Pints
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 mi	Body Fasteners (torque) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Carburetor (adjust fuel mixture) · Choke System (inspect) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	EGR Valve (replace) · Emission Control System (inspect) · Ignition Timing (inspect) · Oxygen Sensor (replace) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 1986 Mazda B2000 dominate in one area — the seat belts, 3 of 8 reports (38%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the seat belts, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the seat belts pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 8 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Seat Belts3

Structure3

Fuel System, Gasoline2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

09E012000Exterior LightingReported 07/04/2009

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
008/97	1997-05-19	Equipment	USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
001/97G	1997-04-08	Electrical System	MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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VIN

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Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 1986 B2000 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the B2000 get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 24 highway / 21 combined mpg.