1986 Mazda B2000 SE-5 review from North America
"Very tough and reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radiator.
Waterpump.
U-joints.
Alternator.
Starter.
Slave cyl.
Brake adjusters.
Several tailgate latches.
Gas tank.
Broke the frame hauling a fullsize CHEVY truck un trailer plus a load a goods stuff.
General comments?
Very tough truck I use it a lot for pulling hay wagons weighing about 5 tons.
It over heats really bad.
It seems kinda silly the way the made the u-joints non replaceable. I get 20mpg expressway.
I think I have gotten my $300 out of it after hauling 20 tons worth of scrap iron.
I have only been towed home twice, the gas lines rusted out.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 132000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 144000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 1st September, 2004 |