Owners give this generation MAZDA B-Series Regular Cab (1998-2009) a 4.4 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 92% recommend it. These figures are based on 254 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1998 MAZDA B-Series Regular Cab
"Great truck for the price"
"Truck runs great . Parts are accessible if needed, easy to fix. Simple and reliable. Basic. Newer cars are over complicated and hard To work on. I plan on running it for 180000 more miles."
"Best truck I have ever owned"
"I bought the truck in 2020 I have put 32000 miles on it never had a problem runs great I have had 3 people try to buy it since I have had it could get more out of it than I give but it’s hard to find a reliable truck"
"Reliable"
"I have a '07 b2300 single cab with 180k miles on it and it runs great with no issues, its reliable and drives nice and smooth, massively underrated truck"
Overall 1998 MAZDA B-Series Regular Cab Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1998 MAZDA B-Series Regular Cab is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1998 MAZDA B-Series Regular Cab quality a 4.5 out of 5.
1998 MAZDA B-Series Regular Cab Reliability
The 1998 MAZDA B-Series Regular Cab receives an average consumer rating of 4.4 overall and a 4.6 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1998 B-Series Regular Cab Features
According to drivers of the 1998 B-Series Regular Cab, here are some of its best features:
1998 B-Series Regular Cab B2500 SX Short Bed - city 19 MPG - hwy 24 MPG
1998 B-Series Regular Cab B2500 SE Short Bed - city 19 MPG - hwy 24 MPG
1998 B-Series Regular Cab B3000 4WD SX Short Bed - city 15 MPG - hwy 20 MPG
1998 B-Series Regular Cab B3000 4WD SE Short Bed - city 15 MPG - hwy 20 MPG
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1998 MAZDA B-Series Regular Cab front-side driver crash test rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.
1998 MAZDA B-Series Regular Cab Safety Features
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Curb Weight | 3025 lbs. | ||
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Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.2 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.4 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 3 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 7.4 inches | ||
Overall Length | 187.5 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 54.5 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 2220 lbs. | ||
Turning Diameter | 36.5 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 111.6 inches | ||
Bed Length | 6.00 feet | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4320 lbs. | ||
Payload Capacity | 1260 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 69.4 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors |
City | 19 mpg | ||
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Highway | 24 mpg | ||
Combined | 21 mpg |
Drivetrain | 2WD | ||
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Transmission Type | Manual | ||
5 speed | Available |
Horsepower | 119 @ 5000 RPM | ||
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Torque | 146 @ 3000 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 50000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 3 years / 50000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |