Mazda B Series towing capacity by year
The Mazda B Series has tow data across 17 model years, from 1992 through 2008. The most recent 2008 Mazda B Series carries a maximum tow rating of 5,600 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 1999 model year at 6,000 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Mazda B Series page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Mazda B Series max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Mazda B Series, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Mazda B Series years (2004–2008)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mazda B Series | 5 | 5,600 |
| 2007 Mazda B Series | 10 | 5,600 |
| 2006 Mazda B Series | 10 | 2,540 |
| 2005 Mazda B Series | 10 | 2,540 |
| 2004 Mazda B Series | 16 | 5,760 |
Older Mazda B Series years (1992–2003)
Earlier model years for the Mazda B Series, going back to 1992. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Mazda B Series | 16 | 5,740 |
| 2002 Mazda B Series | 10 | 5,740 |
| 2001 Mazda B Series | 19 | 5,561 |
| 2000 Mazda B Series | 21 | 5,880 |
| 1999 Mazda B Series | 29 | 6,000 |
| 1998 Mazda B Series | 18 | 5,900 |
| 1997 Mazda B Series | 11 | 5,600 |
| 1996 Mazda B Series | 18 | 2,400 |
| 1995 Mazda B Series | 18 | 3,900 |
| 1994 Mazda B Series | 21 | 5,900 |
| 1993 Mazda B Series | 7 | 2,000 |
| 1992 Mazda B Series | 7 | 2,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.