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1987 Mazda B2000

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1987 B2000.

The 1987 Mazda B2000 enters the reliability record with a modest total of nine owner complaints, the most prominent of which center on the fuel system, specifically gasoline delivery. A single recall accompanies this model year, underscoring a relatively contained but notable pattern of issues that prospective owners and researchers should note. Within the broader history of the B-Series, this vintage stands as a year where fuel system attention is warranted, yet the overall complaint volume remains low, suggesting that many examples may have aged without widespread, chronic faults.

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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 OilGL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.8 Pints
Power Steering FluidATF

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 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miBody 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 miAccessory 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 miEmission Control System (inspect) · Ignition Timing (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Timing Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

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 1987 Mazda B2000 dominate in one area — the fuel system, gasoline, 6 of 9 reports (67%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the fuel system, gasoline, 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 fuel system, gasoline 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.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
2
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
9
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 9 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Fuel System, Gasoline6
Structure2
Seat Belts1

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.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
008/971997-05-19EquipmentUSE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
001/97G1997-04-08Electrical SystemMAINTENANCE 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.
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

Does the 1987 B2000 have open recalls?

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