The most-reported B-Series run is 4F4YR12D67P (2007 builds) with 4 complaints, 3.1× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 31% of reports; 2008 is the worst model year at 1.8 complaints per run.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Mazda B-Series has 322 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 5% of every B-Series complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4F4YR12D67P•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| 4F4CR12A5TT•••••• | 1996 | — | — | |
| 4F4YR12D65P•••••• | 2005 | — | — | |
| 4F4YR12D97P•••••• | 2007 | — | — | |
| 4F4ZR17X6YT•••••• | 2000 | — | — | |
| 4F4YR16C0WT•••••• | 1998 | — | — | |
| 4F4CR12A5VT•••••• | 1997 | — | — | |
| 4F4YR12D92T•••••• | 2002 | 1 | — | |
| 4F4YR16X3WT•••••• | 1998 | 1 | — | |
| 4F4YR16C2WT•••••• | 1998 | — | — | |
| 4F4YR12C9WT•••••• | 1998 | — | — | |
| 4F4YR12C7WT•••••• | 1998 | — | — |
Each of the other 310 B-Series runs has 3 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 11 B-Series VINs so far, most often 2000, 2002, 1998 builds.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Mazda B-Series the gap between build years is 1.8×: a 2008 car draws 1.8 complaints per run, a 2006 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 | 4 | — | |
| 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2007 | 36 | 22 | — | |
| 2006 | 11 | 11 | — | |
| 2005 | 15 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 21 | 20 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 17 | 16 | 3 | |
| 2002 | 24 | 19 | 4 | |
| 2001 | 30 | 27 | — | |
| 2000 | 46 | 36 | 6 | |
| 1999 | 61 | 48 | 7 | |
| 1998 | 55 | 39 | 4 | |
| 1997 | 35 | 25 | 2 | |
| 1996 | 44 | 37 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2008 at 1.8 complaints per run; lightest is 2006 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 31% of everything Mazda B-Series owners report: Air Bags, 111 of 414 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 16 | — | |
| Tires | 5 | 3 | |
| Power Train | 4 | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | — | — | |
| Structure | 1 | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 1 | |
| Suspension | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 4 | — |
How serious were they
Of the 414 reports on the Mazda B-Series, 8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Mazda B-Series | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 414 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 33 (8%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 9 (2.2%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 40 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 8 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 38% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Mazda B-Series share of that is 414 complaints over 322 runs, 0.04% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Mazda B-Series VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 414 NHTSA complaints from 322 B-Series runs and 0 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which B-Series production run has the most complaints?
4F4YR12D67P, a 2007 build, with 4 complaints. The typical B-Series run has 1.3.
Which B-Series years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2008 is heaviest at 1.8 complaints per run and 2006 lightest at 1.
How many B-Series complaints involve a crash?
8% of 414 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 9 involved a fire.
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