Faults:

Replaced dreadful Hitachi carburetor with a Weber 32/36.

Replaced wheel bearings.

Replaced brake pads.

Fixed exhaust leak.

New thermostat & radiator cap.

Flushed cooling system.

AC needs to be recharged.

General Comments:

Absolutely fantastic little truck. I paid a measly $700 dollars for it, though it was in a sorry state. Replaced the stock Hitachi carburetor with a Weber, put on a Pacesetter header and removed all of the miles of vacuum lines for the emissions controls. It runs fantastic now, even though it's nearing 200k on the odometer. Still passes emissions if I play with the carburetor to lean it out a bit. These trucks are a fantastic buy, and can be had quite cheaply because they don't have the legacy the Hilux does. This truck has been dead reliable, needing only normal maintenance and small repairs.

Mine is an extended cab, and though it's much too small to fit 4 adults, the added space is nice for tools or groceries. The bed is plenty big and I've hauled massive loads of building supplies. I only wish the bed had stake pockets.

The factory bucket seats were terrible, so I replaced them with junkyard units out of a Dodge Neon. Worth every penny.

Gas mileage is acceptable, I average about 23 miles per gallon, though I have a lead foot. I suppose it would be closer to 25 if I eased up a little.

Faults:

Brake booster,

General Comments:

This truck has been through 4 home renovations, hauling garbage and junk, and allen block pavers, and gravel. lacks a little in the power department, but she always gets me home. I dread the day when she finally calls it quits, but til then, I'll treat her like any other truck. her purpose is to carry things. not be outfitted with boom stereos, or lowering kits.

Faults:

The car had been sitting for some time before I got it so some major work was needed.

New pads, radiator, water in frame...

The rear-wheel anti-lock break system was and is disconnected.

At around 154KM clutch master cylinder went and was replaced.

Steering alignment done at 160k. as well, left front bearing joints and ball joints needed replacement.

Drivers seat is showing wear and need a cover.

General Comments:

This is a tough little truck, I have taken it on roads where this little 2 wheel drive truck should have never gone. the problems I have had are a product of the abuse I put this great truck through. The power steering is a dream compared to the 88 b2200 I have driven with none. one cannot go wrong with the mighty b2200. One can only hope that Mazda brings back its trucks to north America!

Faults:

Engine leaked oil.

Speedometer made noise.

Exhaust system rattled.

Cylinder head cracked.

General Comments:

The truck was pretty slow, but the engine was quiet and ran smoothly so I bought it thinking it would last a long time. After the cylinder head cracked leaking water into number one cylinder and into the crankcase I found out that this is a common problem with this engine. So I sold the truck for $300 after paying $2000 for it 5 months earlier.