1989 Mazda B2200 SE-5 review from North America
"This truck is part of my family"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear axle seals at 35,000 miles.
Brake master cylinder at 110,000.
Ran truck hot at 175,000 miles and blew the head gasket. Replaced engine due to high mileage.
Re-manufactured engine had a defective cylinder head and had to be replaced at 218,000.
Truck was repainted in 2000.
General comments?
Truck has been great. I took my drivers test in this truck 12 years ago and drove it throughout high school. It still has the original alternator, starter, A/C compressor and just about all the factory parts. The automatic transmission has been serviced regularly and has never missed a beat. I recently upgraded to a weber carburetor and plan on driving the truck another 12 years.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 L4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 21000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 220000 miles |
| Previous car | Datsun 510 |
| Date of Entry | 23rd January, 2006 |