Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN codes)/Mazda/VIN Codes
(Note) This chart is applicable to Mazda models made for North America using a Mazda-style VIN structure. It does not include Mazda models made for North America using a Ford-style VIN structure or Mazda models made for non-North American markets.
It is also applicable for Mazda-built Ford, Scion/Toyota, and Fiat models made for North America.
Mazda WMIs (Pos. 1-3)
- JM1 - Mazda Motor Corp., Mazda passenger car
- JM2 - Mazda Motor Corp., Mazda truck
- JM3 - Mazda Motor Corp., Mazda multi-purpose passenger vehicle
- JC1 - Mazda Motor Corp., Fiat passenger car ('17-'20 124 Spider)
- JC2 - Mazda Motor Corp., Ford truck ('81-'82 Courier)
- 1YV - Mazda Motor Manufacturing USA/AutoAlliance International, Mazda passenger car (Mazda 6, 626, MX-6)
- 3MD - Mazda de Mexico Vehicle Operation, Mazda passenger car (Mazda 2)
- 3MJ - Mazda de Mexico Vehicle Operation, Mazda CX-3 (For Mexican market)
- 3MY - Mazda de Mexico Vehicle Operation, Toyota passenger car ('16 Scion iA, '17-'18 Toyota Yaris iA, '19-'20 Toyota Yaris sedan, '20 Toyota Yaris hatchback)
- 3MZ - Mazda de Mexico Vehicle Operation, Mazda passenger car (Mazda 3)
- 3MV - Mazda de Mexico Vehicle Operation, Mazda multi-purpose passenger vehicle (Mazda CX-30)
- 4F2 - Ford Motor Company, Mazda multi-purpose passenger vehicle (Mazda Navajo, Tribute)
- 4F4 - Ford Motor Company, Mazda truck (Mazda B-series '94+)
- 7MM - Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA, Mazda multi-purpose passenger vehicle (Mazda CX-50)
Model Line (Pos. 4-5)
| VIN code | Description |
|---|---|
| BD | GLC hatchback/sedan fwd ('81-'85) |
| BD | GLC wagon rwd ('81-'83) |
| BF | 323 ('86-'89) |
| BW | 323 wagon ('87-'88) |
| BG | 323, Protege ('90-'94 & '95 323 S in Canada) |
| BA | Protege ('95), 323 Neo (Canada only: '95) |
| BB | Protege ('96) |
| BC | Protege ('97-'98) |
| BJ | Protege ('99-'03), Protege5 ('02-'03) |
| BK | Mazda 3 ('04-'09) |
| BL | Mazda 3 ('10-'13) |
| BM | Mazda 3 ('14-'16) |
| BN | Mazda 3 ('17-'18) |
| BP | Mazda 3 ('19-) |
| CR | Mazda 5 ('06-'10) |
| CW | Mazda 5 ('12-'15 & '16-'17 in Canada) |
| DE | Mazda 2 ('11-'14) |
| DK | CX-3 ('16-'21 & '22 in Canada) |
| DL | Scion iA ('16), Toyota Yaris iA ('17-'18), Toyota Yaris sedan ('19-'20), Toyota Yaris hatchback ('20) |
| DM | CX-30 ('20-) |
| DR | MX-30 ('22-'23) |
| EC | MX-3 ('92-'95) |
| ER | CX-7 ('07-'12) |
| GB | 626 ('81-'82) |
| GC | 626 ('83-'87) |
| GD | 626, MX-6 ('88-'92) |
| GE | 626, MX-6 ('93-'97) |
| GF | 626 ('98-'02) |
| GG | Mazdaspeed 6 ('06-'07) |
| GJ | Mazda 6 ('14-'16) |
| GL | Mazda 6 ('17-'21) |
| FB | RX-7 ('81-'85) |
| FC | RX-7 ('86-'91) |
| FD | RX-7 ('93-'95) |
| FE | RX-8 ('04-'11) |
| HC | 929 ('88-'91) |
| HD | 929 ('92-'95) |
| KE | CX-5 ('13-'16) |
| KF | CX-5 ('17-) |
| KJ | CX-70 ('25-) |
| KK | CX-90 ('24-) |
| LV | MPV ('89-'98) |
| LW | MPV ('00-'06) |
| NA | MX-5 Miata ('90-'97) |
| NB | MX-5 Miata ('99-'05) |
| NC | MX-5 Miata ('06-'15) |
| ND | MX-5 Miata ('16-) |
| NF | Fiat 124 Spider ('17-'20) |
| TA | Millenia ('95-'02) |
| TB | CX-9 ('07-'15) |
| TC | CX-9 ('16-'23) |
| UA | Ford Courier pickup ('81-'82) |
| UC | B-series pickup ('81-'84 B2000) |
| UD | B-series pickup ('82-'84 B2200 diesel) |
| UF | B-series pickup ('86-'93) |
| VA | CX-50 ('23-) |
Note: Only Japanese-built Mazda 6 models ('06-'07 Mazdaspeed 6 & '14-'21 Mazda 6) are shown here as they used a Mazda-style VIN structure. US-built Mazda 6 models ('03-'13) are not shown here as they used a Ford-style VIN structure.
The Ford-built Mazda Navajo, Tribute, and '94+ B-series pickups also used a Ford-style VIN structure and are not listed here.
See Ford for VIN codes for the above-mentioned US-built Mazdas.
1981-2003 plus '04-'05 MX-5 Miata and '04-'06 MPV:
Body Style (Pos. 6-7)
Applies to models using Mazda-style VIN structure from 1981-2003 plus '04-'05 MX-5 Miata and '04-'06 MPV.
| VIN code | Description | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 4-dr. sedan | Protege ('95-'98) |
| 22 | 4-dr. sedan | GLC sedan ('81-'85), 323 sedan ('86-'89), Protege ('90-'94, '99-'03), 626 sedan ('81-'02), 929 ('88-'91), Millenia ('95-'02) |
| 23 | 3-dr. hatchback | GLC hatchback ('81-'85), 323 ('86-'94 & '95 in Canada), 323 Neo (Canada only: '95) |
| 24 | 5-dr. hatchback | GLC hatchback ('81-'85), 626 ('83-'91), Protege5 ('02-'03) |
| 31 | 2-dr. coupe | 626 2-dr. ('83-'87), MX-6 ('88-'97) |
| 33 | 2-dr. coupe | RX-7 ('81-'95) |
| 35 | 2-dr. convertible | RX-7 convertible ('88-'91), MX-5 Miata ('90-'05) |
| 41 | 2-dr. coupe | 626 2-dr. ('81-'82) |
| 43 | 2-dr. coupe | MX-3 ('92-'95) |
| 46 | 4-dr. sedan | 929 ('92-'95) |
| 52 | 4-dr. station wagon | GLC wagon rwd ('81-'83) |
| 62 | 4-dr. station wagon | 323 wagon fwd ('87-'88) |
| 28 | 4-dr. wagon | MPV ('00-'06) |
| 52 | 4-dr. wagon | MPV ('89-'98) |
| 12 | Short Bed | B-series pickup ('81-'84) |
| 22 | Long Bed | B-series pickup ('81-'84) |
| 11 | Regular Cab, Short Bed, 2wd | B-series pickup 2wd ['86-'89: all 2wd models, '90-'93: B2200 w/carbureted engine for Federal emissions] |
| 21 | Regular Cab, Long Bed, 2wd | B-series pickup 2wd ['86-'89: all 2wd models, '90-'93: B2200 w/carbureted engine for Federal emissions] |
| 31 | Extended Cab (Cab Plus), Short Bed, 2wd | B-series pickup 2wd ['86-'89: all 2wd models, '90-'93: B2200 w/carbureted engine for Federal emissions] |
| 12 | Regular Cab, Short Bed, 2wd | B-series pickup 2wd ['90-'93: B2200 w/fuel-injected engine for CA emissions] |
| 22 | Regular Cab, Long Bed, 2wd | B-series pickup 2wd ['90-'93: B2200 w/fuel-injected engine for CA emissions] |
| 32 | Extended Cab (Cab Plus), Short Bed, 2wd | B-series pickup 2wd ['90-'93: B2200 w/fuel-injected engine for CA emissions] |
| 41 | Regular Cab, Short Bed, 4wd | B-series pickup 4wd ('87-'93) |
| 51 | Regular Cab, Long Bed, 4wd | B-series pickup 4wd ('87-'88) |
| 61 | Extended Cab (Cab Plus), Short Bed, 4wd | B-series pickup 4wd ('87-'93) |
Engine & Restraint System
Applies to passenger cars using Mazda-style VIN structure from 1981-2003 plus '04-'05 MX-5 Miata.
| VIN code | Engine | Restraint System | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mazda E5 1.5-liter SOHC, 8-valve I4. 2-bbl. carb. | Manual Belts | GLC ('81-'85) |
| 2 | Mazda B6 1.6-liter SOHC, 8-valve I4. MPI. | Manual Belts | 323 ('86-'89) |
| 3 | Mazda B6T 1.6-liter DOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. MPI. | Manual Belts | 323 GT ('88) |
| 4 | Mazda B6T 1.6-liter DOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. MPI. | Manual Belts | 323 GTX 4wd ('88-'89) |
| 2 | Mazda B6 1.6-liter SOHC, 8-valve I4. MPI. | Passive Belts | 323 ('90-'92), 323 w/Federal emissions ('93-'94) |
| 4 | Mazda B6 1.6-liter SOHC, 8-valve I4. MPI. | Passive Belts | 323 w/California emissions ('93-'94) |
| 4 | Mazda B8 1.8-liter SOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. | Passive Belts | Protege ('90-'94) |
| 6 | Mazda BP-ZE 1.8-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. | Passive Belts | Protege LX ('90-'94) |
| 8 | Mazda B8 1.8-liter SOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. | Passive Belts | Protege 4wd ('90-'91) |
| 1 | Mazda Z5 1.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags | Protege DX, LX ('95-'98) |
| 2 | Mazda BP-ZE 1.8-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags | Protege ES ('95-'98) |
| 2 | Mazda ZM 1.6-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags | Protege DX, LX ('99-'01) |
| 1 | Mazda FP 1.8-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags | Protege ES ('99-'00) |
| 4 | Mazda ZM 1.6-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags | Protege LX ('00) |
| 3 | Mazda FP 1.8-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags | Protege ES ('00) |
| 5 | Mazda FP 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags | Protege LX-2.0, ES ('01), Protege, Protege5 ('02-'03) |
| 6 | Mazda FP 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags | Protege LX-2.0, ES ('01), Protege LX, ES, Protege5 ('02-'03) |
| 7 | Mazda FP 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. High output: 140 hp. | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags | Protege MP3 ('01) |
| 7 | Mazda FP 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. MPI. | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags | Mazdaspeed Protege ('03) |
| 1 | Mazda MA 2.0-liter SOHC, 8-valve I4. 2-bbl. carb. | Manual Belts | 626 ('81-'82) |
| 1 | Mazda FE 2.0-liter SOHC, 8-valve I4. 2-bbl. carb. | Manual Belts | 626 ('83-'85) |
| 1 | Mazda FE 2.0-liter SOHC, 8-valve I4. MPI. | Manual Belts | 626 ('86-'87) |
| 2 | Mazda RF 2.0-liter SOHC, 8-valve diesel I4. Indirect injection | Manual Belts | 626 2.0D Diesel sedan ('85) |
| 3 | Mazda FET 2.0-liter SOHC, 8-valve turbo I4. MPI. | Manual Belts | 626 GT Turbo ('86-'87) |
| 1 | Mazda F2 2.2-liter SOHC, 12-valve I4. MPI. | Manual Belts | 626 ('88-'89), MX-6 ('88-'89) [Japanese-built models] |
| 2 | Mazda F2 2.2-liter SOHC, 12-valve I4. MPI. | Passive Belts | 626 ('88-'91) |
| 3 | Mazda F2T 2.2-liter SOHC, 12-valve turbo/intercooled I4. MPI. | Manual Belts | MX-6 GT ('88-'89) [Japanese-built models] |
| 4 | Mazda F2T 2.2-liter SOHC, 12-valve turbo/intercooled I4. MPI. | Passive Belts | 626 Turbo ('88-'91) |
| A | Mazda F2 2.2-liter SOHC, 12-valve I4. MPI. | Manual Belts | MX-6 ('88-'89) [US-built models] |
| B | Mazda F2 2.2-liter SOHC, 12-valve I4. MPI. | Passive Belts | 626 ('90-'92), MX-6 ('90-'92) [US-built models] |
| C | Mazda F2T 2.2-liter SOHC, 12-valve turbo/intercooled I4. MPI. | Manual Belts | MX-6 GT ('88-'89) [US-built models] |
| D | Mazda F2T 2.2-liter SOHC, 12-valve turbo/intercooled I4. MPI. | Passive Belts | MX-6 GT ('90-'92) [US-built models] |
| A | Mazda FS 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. | Manual Belts & Driver-side airbag | 626 DX, LX, MX-6 [base model] ('93) [US-built models] |
| B | Mazda KL-DE 2.5-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI. | Manual Belts & Driver-side airbag | 626 ES, MX-6 LS ('93) [US-built models] |
| C | Mazda FS 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags | 626 DX, LX ('94-'98), 626 LX ('99-'02), 626 ES ('99-'01), MX-6 [base model] ('94-'97) [US-built models] |
| D | Mazda KL-DE 2.5-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI. | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags | 626 LX-V6, ES V6 ('94-'97), MX-6 LS ('94-'97), MX-6 M Edition ('96) [US-built models] |
| D | Mazda KL-G4 2.5-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI. | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags | 626 LX-V6, ES V6 ('98-'02) [US-built models] |
| E | Mazda FS 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags | 626 LX ('00-'02), ES ('00-'01) [US-built models] |
| F | Mazda KL-G4 2.5-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI. | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags | 626 LX-V6 ('00-'01), 626 ES V6 ('00-'02) [US-built models] |
| 1 | Mazda JE 3.0-liter SOHC, 18-valve V6. MPI. | Manual Belts | 929 ('88-'89) |
| 2 | Mazda JE 3.0-liter SOHC, 18-valve V6. MPI. | Passive Belts | 929 ('90-'91) |
| 4 | Mazda JE-ZE 3.0-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI. | Passive Belts | 929 S ('90-'91) |
| 1 | Mazda JE-ZE 3.0-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI. | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags | 929 ('92-'95) |
| 1 | Mazda KL-DE 2.5-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI. | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags | Millenia ('95-'00) |
| 2 | Mazda KJ-ZEM 2.3-liter DOHC, 24-valve Lysholm supercharged/twin intercooled Miller Cycle V6. MPI. | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags | Millenia S ('95-'00) |
| 1 | Mazda KL-DE 2.5-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI. | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags | Millenia ('01-'02) |
| 2 | Mazda KJ-ZEM 2.3-liter DOHC, 24-valve Lysholm supercharged/twin intercooled Miller Cycle V6. MPI. | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags | Millenia S ('01-'02) |
| 1 | Mazda B6-ME 1.6-liter SOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. | Passive Belts | MX-3 ('92-'93) |
| 2 | Mazda K8-DE 1.8-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI. | Passive Belts | MX-3 GS ('92-'93) |
| 5 | Mazda B6-D 1.6-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags | MX-3 ('94-'95) |
| 6 | Mazda K8-DE 1.8-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI. | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags | MX-3 GS ('94) |
| 1 | Mazda B6-ZE (RS) 1.6-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. | Manual Belts and Driver-side airbag | MX-5 Miata ('90-'93) |
| 3 | Mazda BP-ZE 1.8-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. | Manual Belts and Dual front airbags | MX-5 Miata ('94-'97) |
| 3 | Mazda BP-4W 1.8-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. | Manual Belts and Dual front airbags | MX-5 Miata ('99-'00) |
| 3 | Mazda BP-Z3 1.8-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT. | Manual Belts and Dual front airbags | MX-5 Miata ('01-'05) |
| 4 | Mazda BP-4W 1.8-liter DOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. MPI. | Manual Belts and Dual front airbags | Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata ('04-'05) |
| 1 | Mazda 12A 1.1-liter (1146cc) 2-rotor rotary engine. 4-bbl. carb. | Manual Belts | RX-7 ('81-'85) |
| 2 | Mazda 13B 1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection. | Manual Belts | RX-7 GSL-SE ('84-'85) |
| 1 | Mazda 13B 1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection. | Manual Belts | RX-7 ('86-'88) |
| 2 | Mazda 13B-T 1.3-liter turbo/intercooled 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection. | Manual Belts | RX-7 Turbo II ('87-'88) |
| 1 | Mazda 13B 1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection. | Passive Belts | RX-7 coupe ('89-'91) |
| 2 | Mazda 13B-T 1.3-liter turbo/intercooled 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection. | Passive Belts | RX-7 Turbo II coupe ('89-'91) |
| 1 | Mazda 13B 1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection. | Manual Belts | RX-7 convertible ('89) |
| 2 | Mazda 13B 1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection. | Manual Belts and Driver-side airbag | RX-7 convertible ('90-'91) |
| 1 | Mazda 13B-REW 1.3-liter sequential twin-turbo/intercooled 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection. | Manual Belts & Driver-side airbag | RX-7 ('93) |
| 3 | Mazda 13B-REW 1.3-liter sequential twin-turbo/intercooled 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection. | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags | RX-7 ('94-'95) |
Engine/GVWR
Applies to Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles using Mazda-style VIN structure from 1981-2000.
| VIN code | Engine | GVWR class | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mazda G6 2.6-liter SOHC, 12-valve I4. MPI. | Class C: 4,001 – 5,000 lbs. | MPV 2wd ('89-'94) |
| 2 | Mazda JE 3.0-liter SOHC, 18-valve V6. MPI. | Class D: 5,001 – 6,000 lbs. | MPV V6 2wd ('89-'98) |
| 3 | Mazda JE 3.0-liter SOHC, 18-valve V6. MPI. | Class D: 5,001 – 6,000 lbs. | MPV V6 4wd ('89-'98) |
| G | Mazda GY-DE/Ford Duratec 25 2.5-liter (2498cc) DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI. | Class D: 5,001 – 6,000 lbs. | MPV ('00) |
Engine/GVWR/Restraint System
Applies to Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles using Mazda-style VIN structure from 2001-2003 plus '04-'06 MPV.
| VIN code | Engine | Restraint System | GVWR class | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Mazda GY-DE/Ford Duratec 25 2.5-liter (2498cc) DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI. | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags | Class D: 5,001 – 6,000 lbs. | MPV DX, LX ('01) |
| Y | Mazda GY-DE/Ford Duratec 25 2.5-liter (2498cc) DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI. | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags | Class D: 5,001 – 6,000 lbs. | MPV LX (opt.), ES ('01) |
| A | Mazda AJ-DE/Ford Duratec 30 3.0-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI. |
Manual Belts & Dual front airbags | Class D: 5,001 – 6,000 lbs. | MPV LX ('02-'06), LX-SV ('03, '05-'06) |
| J | Mazda AJ-DE/Ford Duratec 30 3.0-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI. |
Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags | Class D: 5,001 – 6,000 lbs. | MPV LX (opt.), ES ('02-'06) |
Engine/GVWR/Brake System
Applies to light trucks using Mazda-style VIN structure from 1981-1993.
| VIN code | Engine | GVWR | Brake System | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Pos. 4-5 is UC) | Mazda MA 2.0-liter SOHC, 8-valve I4. 2-bbl. carb. | Class C: 4,001 – 5,000 lbs. | Hydraulic | B2000 ('81-'84) |
| 1 (Pos. 4-5 is UD) | Mazda S2/Perkins 4.135 2.2-liter OHV, 8-valve diesel I4. Indirect injection. |
Class C: 4,001 – 5,000 lbs. | Hydraulic | B2200 diesel ('82-'84) |
| 1 | Mazda FE 2.0-liter SOHC, 8-valve I4. 2-bbl. carb. | Class C: 4,001 – 5,000 lbs. | Hydraulic | B2000 ('86-'87) |
| 2 | Mitsubishi 4G54 2.6-liter SOHC, 8-valve I4. 2-bbl. carb. | Class C: 4,001 – 5,000 lbs. | Hydraulic | B2600 ('87-'88) |
| 3 (Pos. 7 is 1) | Mazda F2 2.2-liter SOHC, 8-valve I4. 2-bbl. carb. | Class C: 4,001 – 5,000 lbs. | Hydraulic | B2200 ('87-'89: All models), B2200 ('90-'93: Federal emissions) |
| 3 (Pos. 7 is 2) | Mazda F2 2.2-liter SOHC, 8-valve I4. MPI. | Class C: 4,001 – 5,000 lbs. | Hydraulic | B2200 ('90-'93: CA emissions) |
| 4 | Mazda G6 2.6-liter SOHC, 12-valve I4. MPI. | Class C: 4,001 – 5,000 lbs. | Hydraulic | B2600i ('89-'93) |
2004- except '04-'05 MX-5 Miata and '04-'06 MPV:
Restraint System
Applies to Passenger Cars using Mazda-style VIN structure from 2004- except '04-'05 MX-5 Miata.
| VIN code | Restraint System | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags | Mazda 3 ('04-'08) |
| 3 | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags, front to rear side curtain airbags | Mazda 3 [optional] ('04-'08), Mazda 3 ('09) |
| 1 | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags, front to rear side curtain airbags | RX-8 ('04-'11), Mazdaspeed 6 ('06-'07), Mazda 3 ('10-'18), Mazda 2 ('11-'14), Mazda 6 ('14-'21) |
| B | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags, front to rear side curtain airbags | Scion iA ('16), Toyota Yaris iA ('17-'18), Toyota Yaris sedan ('19-'20), Toyota Yaris hatchback ('20) |
| 2 | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags | MX-5 Miata ('06-'15) |
| A | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags | MX-5 Miata ('16-), Fiat 124 Spider ('17-'20) |
| 2 | Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags for all 3 rows | Mazda 5 ('06-'10, '12-'15) |
Body Style (Pos. 7)
Applies to Passenger Cars using Mazda-style VIN structure from 2004-2010 except '04-'05 MX-5 Miata BUT also including '11 Mazda 2, '16-'20 Mazda-built Scion/Toyota models and the Mazda-built '17-'20 Fiat 124 Spider.
| VIN code | Description | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4-dr. sedan | Mazda 3 sedan ('04-'09), Mazdaspeed 6 ('06-'07) |
| S | 4-dr. sedan | Mazda 3 sedan ('10) |
| 4 | 5-dr. hatchback | Mazda 3 5-d ('04-'09) |
| H | 5-dr. hatchback | Mazda 3 5-d ('10), Mazda 2 ('11) |
| Z | 4-dr. sedan | Toyota Scion iA ('16) |
| Y | 4-dr. sedan | Toyota Yaris iA ('17-'18), Yaris sedan ('19-'20) |
| J | 5-dr. hatchback | Toyota Yaris hatchback ('20) |
| 5 | 2-dr. convertible | MX-5 Miata ('06-'09) |
| E | 2-dr. convertible | MX-5 Miata ('10), Fiat 124 Spider ('17-'20) |
| 6 | 2-dr. hardtop convertible | MX-5 Miata PRHT ('07-'09) |
| F | 2-dr. hardtop convertible | MX-5 Miata PRHT ('10) |
| 7 | 4-dr. coupe | RX-8 ('04-'09) |
| C | 4-dr. coupe | RX-8 ('10) |
| 9 | 4-dr. wagon | Mazda 5 ('06-'09) |
| W | 4-dr. wagon | Mazda 5 ('10) |
Applies to Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles using Mazda-style VIN structure from 2004-2010 except '04-'06 MPV.
| VIN code | Description | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 4-dr. wagon | CX-9 ('07-'09) |
| M | 4-dr. wagon | CX-9 ('10) |
| 9 | 4-dr. wagon | CX-7 ('07-'09) |
| W | 4-dr. wagon | CX-7 ('10) |
Engine
Applies to models using Mazda-style VIN structure from 2004- except '04-'05 MX-5 Miata and '04-'06 MPV.
| VIN code | Engine | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Y | Mazda MZR ZY-VE 1.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT. | Mazda 2 - Federal emissions ('11-'14) |
| Z | Mazda MZR ZY-VE 1.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT. | Mazda 2 - CA emissions ('11-'14) |
| V | Mazda Skyactiv-G 1.5 P5-VPS 1.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Scion iA ('16), Toyota Yaris iA ('17-'18), Toyota Yaris sedan ('19-'20), Toyota Yaris hatchback ('20) |
| F | Mazda MZR LF-DE 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. | Mazda 3 i ('04-'05) |
| F | Mazda MZR LF-VE 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT. | Mazda 3 i - Federal emissions ('06-'11), Mazda 3 i SV & Sport - Fed. emissions ('12), Mazda 3 i SV - Fed. emissions ('13) |
| G | Mazda MZR LF-VE 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT. | Mazda 3 i - CA emissions ('06-'11), Mazda 3 i SV & Sport - CA emissions ('12), Mazda 3 i SV - CA emissions ('13) |
| 7 | Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.0 PE-VPS 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Mazda 3 i Touring and Grand Touring for Federal emissions ('12), Mazda 3 i Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring for Federal emissions ('13) |
| 8 | Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.0 PE-VPS 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Mazda 3 i Touring and Grand Touring for CA emissions ('12), Mazda 3 i Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring for CA emissions ('13) |
| 3 | Mazda MZR L3-VE 2.3-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT. | Mazda 3 s ('04-'05) |
| 3 | Mazda MZR L3-VE 2.3-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT. | Mazda 3 s for Federal emissions ('06-'09) |
| 4 | Mazda MZR L3-VE 2.3-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT. | Mazda 3 s for CA emissions ('06-'09) |
| 5 | Mazda MZR L5-VE 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT. | Mazda 3 s for Federal emissions ('10-'13) |
| 6 | Mazda MZR L5-VE 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT. | Mazda 3 s for CA emissions ('10-'11) |
| 6 | Mazda MZR L5-VE 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT. | Mazda 3 s for CA emissions - PZEV ('12-'13) |
| 9 | Mazda MZR L5-VE 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT. | Mazda 3 s for CA emissions- LEV2 ('12-'13) |
| L | Mazda MZR L3-VDT 2.3-liter DOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Mazdaspeed 3 for Federal emissions ('07-'09) |
| M | Mazda MZR L3-VDT 2.3-liter DOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Mazdaspeed 3 for CA emissions ('07-'09) |
| 3 | Mazda MZR L3-VDT 2.3-liter DOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Mazdaspeed 3 for Federal emissions ('10-'13) |
| 4 | Mazda MZR L3-VDT 2.3-liter DOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Mazdaspeed 3 for CA emissions ('10-'13) |
| 7 | Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.0 PE-VPS 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Mazda 3 i ('14-'16), Mazda 3 2.0 ('17-'18), Mazda 3 GX 4-d/5-d, GS 4-d w/6-spd. man. (Canada only: '19-'20), Mazda 3 2.0 sedan ('21-'22), Mazda 3 GX 4-d/5-d, GS 4-d/5-d fwd (Canada only: '23) |
| 3 | Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.5 PY-VPS 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Mazda 3 s ('14-'16), Mazda 3 2.5 ('17-'18) |
| L | Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.5 PY-VPS 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Mazda 3 2.5 ('19-'22) |
| M | Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.5 PY-VPS 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. Cylinder Deactivation. | Mazda 3 2.5 ('19-'21, '23-) |
| Y | Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.5T PY-VPTS 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo ('21-) |
| L | Mazda MZR L3-VDT 2.3-liter DOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Mazdaspeed 6 ('06-'07) |
| 5 | Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.5 PY-VPS 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Mazda 6 - PZEV emissions ('14-'15) |
| 6 | Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.5 PY-VPS 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Mazda 6 - ULEV emissions ('14-'15) |
| 5 | Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.5 PY-VPS 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Mazda 6 ('16-'17), Mazda 6 Sport w/man. trans. ('18) |
| M | Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.5 PY-VPS 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. Cylinder Deactivation. | Mazda 6 Sport w/auto. trans., Touring ('18-'21) |
| Y | Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.5T PY-VPTS 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Mazda 6 Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, Signature ('18-'21), Mazda 6 Carbon Edition ('21) |
| F | Mazda MZR LF-VE 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT. | MX-5 Miata ('06-'15) |
| 7 | Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.0 PE-VPS 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | MX-5 Miata ('16-) |
| K | Fiat FIRE 1.4-liter SOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. MPI. Multiair. (FCA Engine Order Code: EAM). | Fiat 124 Spider ('17-'20) |
| 3 | Mazda 13B-MSP Renesis 1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection. 6-port. | RX-8 w/manual transmission ('04-'05) |
| N | Mazda 13B-MSP Renesis 1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection. 4-port. | RX-8 w/automatic transmission ('04-'05) |
| 3 | Mazda 13B-MSP Renesis 1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection. 6-port. | RX-8 [both transmissions] ('06-'08) |
| 4 | Mazda 13B-MSP Renesis 1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection. 6-port. | RX-8 w/manual transmission for Federal emissions ('09-'11) |
| 2 | Mazda 13B-MSP Renesis 1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection. 6-port. | RX-8 w/manual transmission for CA emissions ('09-'11) |
| P | Mazda 13B-MSP Renesis 1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection. 6-port. | RX-8 w/automatic transmission for Federal emissions ('09-'11) |
| M | Mazda 13B-MSP Renesis 1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection. 6-port. | RX-8 w/automatic transmission for CA emissions ('09-'11) |
| 3 | Mazda MZR L3-VE 2.3-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT. | Mazda 5 - Federal emissions ('06-'10) |
| L | Mazda MZR L3-VE 2.3-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT. | Mazda 5 - CA emissions ('06-'10) |
| L | Mazda MZR L5-VE 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT. | Mazda 5 ('12-'15 & '16-'17 in Canada) |
| 7 | Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.0 PE-VPS 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Mazda CX-3 ('16-'21 & '22 in Canada) |
| 7 | Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.0 PE-VPS 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Mazda CX-30 GX (Canada only: '20-'23) |
| L | Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.5 PY-VPS 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Mazda CX-30 Base model, Select, Preferred ('20-'22), CX-30 Premium ('21 [some], '22), CX-30 Carbon Edition ('22), CX-30 GS (Canada only: '20-'22), CX-30 GT (Canada only: '21-'22) |
| M | Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.5 PY-VPS 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. Cylinder Deactivation. | Mazda CX-30 Premium ('20, '21 [some]), CX-30 2.5 S Base model, Select, Preferred, Carbon Edition, Premium ('23), CX-30 2.5 S Base model, Select Sport, Preferred, Carbon Edition, Premium ('24-'25), CX-30 GT (Canada only: '20, '23-'25), CX-30 GS (Canada only: '23-'25), CX-30 GX (Canada only: '24-'25) |
| Y | Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.5T PY-VPTS 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo models ('21-'25), CX-30 GT Turbo (Canada only: '21-'25), CX-30 Suna Edition (Canada only: '24-'25) |
| E | Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.0 PE-VPS 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Mazda CX-5 ('13-'16) |
| Y | Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.5 PY-VPS 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Mazda CX-5 ('14-'16) |
| 7 | Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.0 PE-VPS 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Mazda CX-5 GX 2wd w/man. trans. (Canada only: '17-'18) |
| L | Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.5 PY-VPS 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Mazda CX-5 (US: '17 - all models), CX-5 2.5 S Select, Preferred ('24 [prod. from 10/23]), CX-5 2.5 S Carbon Edition, Premium, Premium Plus ('24 [prod. from 11/23]), CX-5 2.5 S Base model, Select, Preferred ('25), CX-5 GX w/auto. trans. (Canada only: '17-'22), CX-5 GS, GT (Canada only: '17), CX-5 GX, GS (Canada only: '24-'25) |
| M | Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.5 PY-VPS 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. Cylinder Deactivation. | Mazda CX-5 (US: '18 - all models), CX-5 Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring (US: '19-'21), CX-5 Carbon Edition (US: '21), CX-5 2.5 S models (US: '22-'23), CX-5 2.5 S Select, Preferred ('24 [prod. thru 10/23]), CX-5 2.5 S Carbon Edition, Premium, Premium Plus ('24 [prod. thru 11/23]), CX-5 2.5 S Carbon Edition, Premium Plus ('25), CX-5 GS (Canada only: '18-'23), CX-5 GT (Canada only: '18-'25), CX-5 Kuro Edition (Canada only: '21-'25), CX-5 Sport Design (Canada only: '22-'23), CX-5 GX (Canada only: '23) |
| Y | Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.5T PY-VPTS 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve, Signature (US: '19-'21), CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo (US: '21), CX-5 2.5 Turbo models (US: '22-'25), CX-5 GT 2.5T, Signature (Canada only: '19-'21), CX-5 100th Anniversary Edition (Canada only: '21), CX-5 Sport Design Turbo, Signature (Canada only: '22-'25), CX-5 Suna Edition (Canada only: '24-'25) |
| 2 | Mazda Skyactiv-D 2.2 SH-VPTS 2.2-liter DOHC, 16-valve sequential twin-turbo/intercooled diesel I4. Common-Rail Direct injection. | Mazda CX-5 Signature Skyactiv-D ('19) |
| M | Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.5 PY-VPS 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. Cylinder Deactivation. | Mazda CX-50 2.5 S models ('23-) |
| Y | Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.5T PY-VPTS 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo models ('23-) |
| W | Mazda CW/Toyota A25A-FXS Dynamic Force engine + 3NM (2 Front motors), 4NM (1 Rear motor). Nickel-metal hydride Battery Pack. D-4S Direct/Port injection. Dual VVT-i w/intake VVT-iE. Atkinson cycle. | Mazda CX-50 Hybrid ('25-) |
| 5 | Mazda MZR L5-VE 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT. | Mazda CX-7 i - Federal emissions ('10-'12) |
| M | Mazda MZR L5-VE 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT. | Mazda CX-7 i - CA emissions ('10-'12) |
| 3 | Mazda MZR L3-VDT 2.3-liter DOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Mazda CX-7 - Federal emissions ('07-'09), CX-7 s - Federal emissions ('10-'12) |
| L | Mazda MZR L3-VDT 2.3-liter DOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. | Mazda CX-7 - CA emissions ('07-'09), CX-7 s - CA emissions ('10-'12) |
| Y | Mazda MZI CY-DE/Ford Cyclone (Duratec 35) 3.5-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI. Intake VVT (iVCT). |
Mazda CX-9 - Federal emissions ('07) |
| C | Mazda MZI CY-DE/Ford Cyclone (Duratec 35) 3.5-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI. Intake VVT (iVCT). |
Mazda CX-9 - CA emissions ('07) |
| A | Mazda MZI CA-DE/Ford Cyclone (Duratec 37) 3.7-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI. Intake VVT (iVCT). |
Mazda CX-9 - Federal emissions ('08-'15) |
| V | Mazda MZI CA-DE/Ford Cyclone (Duratec 37) 3.7-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI. Intake VVT (iVCT). |
Mazda CX-9 - CA emissions ('08-'15) |
| Y | Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.5T PY-VPTS 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT. |
Mazda CX-9 ('16-'23) |
| A | Mazda e-Skyactiv PHEV PY-VPH 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4 + electric motor. Lithium-ion battery pack. Direct injection. Intake VVT. |
Mazda CX-90 PHEV ('24-), CX-70 PHEV ('25-) |
| D | Mazda e-Skyactiv-G 3.3 H3T Standard Power 3.3-liter DOHC, 24-valve turbo/intercooled I6 + electric motor. Lithium-ion battery pack. Direct injection. Intake VVT. M Hybrid Boost (Mild Hybrid). |
Mazda CX-90 Turbo ('24-), CX-70 Turbo ('25-) |
| C | Mazda e-Skyactiv-G 3.3 H3T High Power 3.3-liter DOHC, 24-valve turbo/intercooled I6 + electric motor. Lithium-ion battery pack. Direct injection. Intake VVT. M Hybrid Boost (Mild Hybrid). |
Mazda CX-90 Turbo S ('24-), CX-70 Turbo S ('25-) |
| B | Mazda e-Skyactiv MH front electric motor and lithium-ion battery pack. Fwd. |
Mazda MX-30 EV ('22-'23 & '24 in Canada) |
Check Digit (Pos. 9):
Model Year (Pos. 10):
Assembly Plant (Pos. 11)
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Hiroshima, Japan |
| 1 | Hofu, Yamaguchi prefecture, Japan |
| 5 | Flat Rock, Michigan, US (Mazda Motor Manufacturing USA/AutoAlliance International) |
| K | Ford Kansas City Assembly (Claycomo, Missouri) (Tribute '01-'11) |
| M | Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico (Mazda de Mexico Vehicle Operation) (Mazda models) |
| N | Huntsville, Alabama, US (Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA) (CX-50 '23-) |
| P | Ford Twin Cities Assembly (St. Paul, Minnesota) (B-series pickup '05-'09 & '10 in Canada) |
| T | Ford Edison Assembly (Edison, New Jersey) (B-series pickup '94-'04) |
| U | Ford Louisville Assembly (Louisville, Kentucky) (Navajo '91-'94) |
| Y | Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico (Mazda de Mexico Vehicle Operation) (Scion iA '16, Yaris iA '17-'18, Yaris sedan '19-'20, Yaris hatch '20) |
Serial Number (Pos. 12–17)
Other Mazda WMIs (Not used in N. America) (Pos. 1-3)
- AFB - Mazda BT-50 made by Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa in South Africa
- JC0 - Ford brand cars made by Mazda in Japan (Non-N. American markets)
- JMZ - Mazda for Europe export & Mazda 2 made by Ford Spain & Mazda 2 Hybrid made by Toyota Motor Manufacturing France
- JM0 - Mazda for Oceania export
- JM4 - Mazda
- JM6 - Mazda
- JM7 - Mazda
- LFB - Mazda made under license by FAW in China (Mazda 8, CX-7)
- LFP - Mazda made under license by FAW in China (Mazda 6, CX-4)
- LVR - Changan Mazda (China)
- LVS - Changan Ford Mazda (China)
- MM0 - Mazda Thailand (Ford-Mazda AutoAlliance Thailand plant)
- MM6 - Mazda Thailand (Ford-Mazda AutoAlliance Thailand plant)
- MM7 - Mazda Thailand (Ford-Mazda AutoAlliance Thailand plant)
- MM8 - Mazda Thailand (Ford-Mazda AutoAlliance Thailand plant)
- MP2 - Mazda BT-50 pickup built by Isuzu Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
- PE3 - Mazda made by Ford Motor Company Philippines
- PP1 - Mazda made by Inokom in Malaysia
- YCM - Mazda Motor Logistics Europe (based in Belgium) - used for European-market Mazda 121 made by Ford in UK
- 8LF - Mazda made by Maresa in Ecuador
- 9FC - Mazda made by Compañía Colombiana Automotriz S.A. in Colombia