Model year guide

1996 Mazda b2300

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Mazda b2300 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1996 Mazda b2300 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1996 Mazda b2300 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined16–21 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1996 Mazda b2300 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1996 Mazda b2300.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 18 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1996 Mazda b2300 MPG & running costs

Combined16–21 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,691
EPA size classStandard Pickup Trucks
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,455 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 11 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1996 Mazda b2300 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,455
Fuel only$18,455
Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
179.9–197.2 in
Width
69.3 in
Height
64.2 in
Wheelbase
107.9–125.2 in
Curb weight
2,919–3,208 lb
Front track
56.7 in
Rear track
57.5 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1996 Mazda b2300 — ranges cover the 3 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

1996 Mazda b2300 trims & engines on record

Trims
Pickup
Engines
2.3L 4-cyl

1996 Mazda b2300 vehicles on record

1996 Mazda b2300 1996 Mazda b2300 Pickup4F4CR12A1TTM48773

Other Mazda b2300 model years

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1996 Mazda b2300 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1996 Mazda b2300 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1996 Mazda b2300. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1996 Mazda b2300 get?

The 1996 Mazda b2300 has U.S. EPA estimates of 16–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (11 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.