Mazda 323 VIN Decoder Cariffy

MAZDA 323

4th – 6th characters of the VIN	Model	Serial number	Production period
BA1	323	100.001 – 300.000	04.1994 – 09.1995
BA1	323	300.001 – 500.000	08.1995 -10.1996
BA1	323	500.001 –	10.1996 –
BJ1	323	100.000 –	MY 1998
BJ1	323	400.001 –
BD	323	– 800.000
BD1	323	800.001 –
BF1	323	100.001 –
BF1	323	400.001 –
BG1	323	100.001 –
BG1	323	500.001 –

MAZDA 323 Estate

4th – 6th characters of the VIN	Model	Serial number	Production period
BW1	323 Estate	– 400.000
BW1	323 Estate	400.001 – 500.000	06.1987 – 04.1990
BW1	323 Estate	500.001-	09.1989 -10.1995
BW8	323 Estate	500.001-	4WD
BV2	323 Estate	– 600.000
BV2	323 Estate	600.000 –

Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents or factory plate)
BD (trade designation Mazda 323)

until VIN: 800 000

JMZ	BD	10	1	1	00	800000
1	2	3	4	5	6	7

Manufacturer’s code

JMZ = Mazda Motor Corporation

Model code

BD = 323

Body code

10 = Hatchback/Notchback

Engine code

1 = 1.1 litre 40 kW

3 = 1.3 litre 44 kW

5 = 1,5 litre (two carburettor) 65 kW

Gearbox code

1 = 4-gear manual transmission

2 = 5-gear manual transmission

3 = Automatic transmission

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Serial number

Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents or factory plate)
BD1 (trade designation Mazda 323)

from VIN: 800 001 –

JMZ	BD1	2	1	1	00	800001
1	2	3	4	5	6	7

Manufacturer’s code

JMZ = Mazda Motor Corporation

Model code

BD1 = 323

Body code

2 = Notchback

3 = 3-doors Hatchback

4 = 5-doors Fastback

Engine code

1 = 1.1 litre 40 kW

2 = 1,3 litre (Germany) 44 kW

4 = 1.5 litre 55 kW

5 = 1,5 litre (two carburettor) 65 kW

Gearbox code

1 = 4-gear manual transmission

2 = 5-gear manual transmission

3 = Automatic transmission

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Serial number

Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents or factory plate)
BF1 (trade designation Mazda 323)

from VIN: 100 001 –

JMZ	BF1	3	1	1	00	100001
1	2	3	4	5	6	7

Manufacturer’s code

JMZ = Mazda Motor Corporation

Model code

BF1/BF2 = 323 Serie

BF8 = 4WD (All wheel drive )

Body code

2 = Notchback

3 = 3-doors Hatchback

4 = 5-doors Fastback

Engine code

1 = 1,6 litre 110 kW Turbo

2 = 1.1 litre (not for Germany)

3 = 1.1 litre 40 kW

4 = 1.4 litre 44 kW

5 = 1,3 litre (Europa except Germany)

6 = 1.5 litre 55 kW

7 = 1,6 litre catalyst 63 kW

8 = 1.6 litre 77 kW

9 = 1,8 litre Diesel 40 kW

Gearbox code

1 = 4-gear manual transmission

2 = 5-gear manual transmission

3 = Automatic transmission

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Serial number

Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents or factory plate)
BF1 (trade designation Mazda 323)

from VIN: 400 001 –

JMZ	BF1	3	7	2	00	400001
1	2	3	4	5	6	7

Manufacturer’s code

JMZ = Mazda Motor Corporation

Model code

BF1/BF2 = 323 Serie except 4WD

BF8 = 4WD (All wheel drive )

Body code

2 = 4-door Saloon

3 = 3-doors Hatchback

4 = 5-doors Hatchback

Engine code

A = 1,4 litre (not for Germany)

B = 1,4 litre (not for Germany)

C = 1,5 litre catalyst (not for Germany)

F = 1,4 litre catalyst (not for Germany)

G= 1,6 litre Turbo catalyst 103 kW

H = 1,4 litre catalyst 44 kW

J = 1,5 litre catalyst 54 kW

1= 1,6 litre Turbo (not for Germany)

7 = 1,6 litre catalyst 63 kW

8= 1,6 litre Turbo (not for Germany)

9 = 1.8 litre Diesel 42 kW

Gearbox code

1 = 4-gear manual transmission

2 = 5-gear manual transmission

3 = 3-speed Automatic transmission

4 = 4-speed Automatic transmission

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Serial number

Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents or factory plate)
BG (trade designation Mazda 323)

from VIN: 100 001 –

JMZ	BG1	4	E	2	00	100001
1	2	3	4	5	6	7

Manufacturer’s code

JMZ = Mazda Motor Corporation

Model code

BG1 = 323 Serie except 4WD

BG8 = 4WD (All wheel drive )

Body code

2 = 4-doors Notchback

3 = 3-doors Hatchback

4 = 5-doors Fastback

Engine code

B= 1,4 litre Cat (not for Germany)

C= 1.4 litre catalyst 49 kW

D= .1,6 litre catalyst (not for Germany)

E= 1,6 litre catalyst 62 kW

F = 1.9 litre catalyst 76 kW

G= 1.9 litre DOHC catalyst 94 kW

H= 1,9 litre Turbo catalyst 120 kW (TX)

2= 1,4 litre (not for Germany)

4= 1.6 litre (not for Germany)

7= 1.9 litre DOHC (not for Germany)

9 = 1.8 litre Diesel 41 kW

Gearbox code

2 = 5-gear manual transmission

3 = 3-speed Automatic transmission

4 = 4-speed Automatic transmission electronically adjusted

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Serial number

Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents)

BG (Trade designation Mazda 323)

from VIN: 500 001 –

JMZ	BG1	4	E	2	00	500001
1	2	3	4	5	6	7

Manufacturer’s code

JMZ = Mazda Motor Corporation

Model code

BG1 = 323 Serie except 4WD

BG8 = 4WD (All wheel drive )

Body code

2 = 4-doors Notchback

3 = 3-doors Hatchback

4 = 5-doors Fastback

Engine code

B= 1,4 litre Cat (not for Germany)

C= 1.4 litre catalyst 54 kW/16V

D= .1,6 litre catalyst (not for Germany)

E= 1,6 litre catalyst 65 kW/16V

F = 1.9 litre catalyst 76 kW

G= 1.9 litre DOHC catalyst 94 kW

J = 1,9 litre Turbo catalyst 136 kW (GTR)

2= 1,4 litre (not for Germany)

4= 1.6 litre (not for Germany)

7= 1.9 litre DOHC (not for Germany)

9 = 1.8 litre Diesel 41 kW

Gearbox code

2 = 5-gear manual transmission

3 = 3-speed Automatic transmission

4 = 4-speed Automatic transmission electronically adjusted

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Serial number

Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents or factory plate)
BA (trade designation Mazda 323)

from VIN: 100 001 –
Mazda 323 Diesel from VIN: 100 001 –
Mazda 323 Diesel from VIN: 300 001-

JMZ	BA1	2	3	2	00	100001
					01
1	2	3	4	5	6	7

Manufacturer’s code

JMZ = Mazda Motor Corporation

Model code

BA1 = 323

Body code

2 = 4-doors Notchback (323 S)

3 = 3-doors Hatchback (323 C)

4 = 5-doors Fastback (323 F)

Engine code

3 = B3 1,4 litre 54 kW

5 = Z5 1,5 litre 65 kW

7 = 4EE1-T 1,7 litre 60 kW Turbo-Diesel

F = KF 2,0 litre 106 kW

P = BP 1,9 litre 84 kW

Gearbox code

2 = 5-gear manual transmission

5 = 4-speed Automatic transmission electronically adjusted

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Serial number

Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents)

BA (Trade designation Mazda 323)

from VIN: 500 001 –

JMZ	BA1	2	3	2	00	500001
					01
1	2	3	4	5	6	7

Manufacturer’s code

JMZ = Mazda Motor Corporation

Model code

BA1 = 323

Body code

2 = 4-doors Notchback (323 S)

3 = 3-doors Hatchback (323 C)

4 = 5-doors Fastback (323 F)

5 = 3-doors Hatchback (323 P)

Engine code

3 = B3 1,4 litre 54 kW

4 = RF 2,0 litre 52 kW (Diesel)

5 = Z5 1,5 litre 65 kW

F = KF 2,0 litre 106 kW

P = BP 1,9 litre 84 kW

Gearbox code

2 = 5-gear manual transmission

5 = 4-speed Automatic transmission electronically adjusted

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Serial number

Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents)

BJ (Trade designation Mazda 323)

from VIN: 100 001 –

JMZ	BJ1	2	3	2	00	100001
					01
1	2	3	4	5	6	7

Manufacturer’s code

JMZ = Mazda Motor Corporation

Model code

BJ1 = Mazda 323

Body code

2 = 4-doors Notchback (323 S)

4 = 5-doors Fastback (323 F)

Engine code

3 = B3 1,4 litre 54 kW

L = ZL 1,5 litre 65 kW

P = FP 1,9 litre 84 kW

F = RF 2,0 litre 52 kW (Diesel)

R = RF 2,0 litre 66 kW (Direct injection Diesel engine)

Gearbox code

2 = 5-gear manual transmission

5 = 4-speed Automatic transmission electronically adjusted

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Serial number

Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents)

BJ (Trade designation Mazda 323)

from VIN: 400 001 –

JMZ	BJ1	2	3	2	Y	0	400001
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8

Manufacturer’s code

JMZ = Mazda Motor Corporation

Model code

BJ1 = Mazda 323

Body code

2 = 4-doors Notchback (323 S)

4 = 5-doors Fastback (323 F)

Engine code

3 = B3 1,3 litre 53 kW

M = ZM 1,6 litre 72 kW / 70 kW (only A/T)

S = FS 2,0 litre 96 kW

R = RF 2,0 litre 74 kW (Direct injection Diesel engine)

Gearbox code

2 = 5-speed manual transmission (G15M-R)

5 = 4-speed Automatic transmission (FN4A-EL)

Model Year

Y = 2000

1 = 2001

9 = 2009

0 = no significance

Place of manufacture

0 = Hiroshima

1 = Hofu

Serial number

Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents)

FA4V (Trade designation Mazda 323 Estate)

until VIN: 600 000

JMZ	BV2	1	2	1	00	600000
1	2	3	4	5	6	7

Manufacturer’s code

JMZ = Toyo Kogyo Co. Ltd.

Model code

BV2 = Mazda 323 Estate

Body code

1 = 2-doors

2 = 4-doors

Engine code

1 = 1.3 litre (not for Germany)

2 = 1,4 litre (not for Germany)

3 = 1.5 litre 52 kW

Gearbox code

1= 4 speed manual transmission

2= 5 speed manual transmission

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Serial number

Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents)

BV2 (Trade designation Mazda 323 Estate)

from VIN: 600 001 –

JMZ	BV2	1	2	1	00	600001
1	2	3	4	5	6	7

Manufacturer’s code

JMZ = Mazda Motor Corporation

Model code

BV2 = Mazda 323 Estate

Body code

1 = 2-doors

2 = 4-doors

3 = 2-doors closed

4 = 2-doors with glass sides

Engine code

1 = 1.3 litre

3 = 1,5 litre 52 kW (Germany)

Gearbox code

1= 4 speed manual transmission

2= 5 speed manual transmission

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Serial number

Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents)

BW (Trade designation Mazda 323)

until VIN: 400 000

JMZ	BW1	2	9	2	00	400000
1	2	3	4	5	6	7

Manufacturer’s code

JMZ = Mazda Motor Corporation

Model code

BW1 = Mazda 323 Estate

Body code

2 = 4-doors Estate

Engine code

6 = 1.5 litre catalyst 55 kW

9 = 1.8 litre Diesel 40 kW

Gearbox code

1= 4 speed manual transmission

2= 5 speed manual transmission

3 = 3-speed Automatic transmission

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Serial number

Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents)

BW (Trade designation Mazda 323)

from VIN: 400 001 –

JMZ	BW1	2	9	2	00	400001
1	2	3	4	5	6	7

Manufacturer’s code

JMZ = Mazda Motor Corporation

Model code

BW1 = Mazda 323 Estate

Body code

2 = 4-doors Estate

Engine code

J= 1,5 litre catalyst 54 kW

7 = 1,6 litre catalyst 63 kW

9 = 1.8 litre Diesel 42 kW

Gearbox code

1= 4 speed manual transmission

2= 5 speed manual transmission

3 = 3-speed Automatic transmission

Blank marks

Serial number

Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents)

BW (Trade designation Mazda 323)

from VIN: 500 001 –

JMZ	BW1	2	9	2	00	500001
1	2	3	4	5	6	7

Manufacturer’s code

JMZ = Mazda Motor Corporation

Model code

BW1 = Mazda 323 Estate

BW8 = Mazda 323 4WD

Body code

2 = 4-doors Estate

Engine code

7 = 1,6 litre catalyst 63 kW

9 = 1.8 litre Diesel 41 kW

Gearbox code

1= 4 speed manual transmission

2= 5 speed manual transmission

3 = 3-speed Automatic transmission

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Serial number