One problem related to tank assembly has been reported for the 1996 Mazda B2300. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Dt: gas was leaking from the top of the tank. The consumer just bought the truck a week ago and the gas tank started leaking on may 5-16-05. The consumer took the truck to a mechanic on 5-16-05 and the mechanic told the consumer that the gas tank looked defective. This is to be fixed on Friday may 20, 2005. The consumer is not driving the vehicle at this time. The mechanic said he would have to drop the tank and try and see if the whole tank would have to be replaced.