Mazda 626 VIN Decoder

MAZDA 626
4th – 6th characters of the VIN Model Serial number Production period
GB1 626 600.001 – (1,6 litre)
GB1 626 700,001 – (2,0 litre)
GC1 626 – 650.000
GC1 626 – 700.000
GC1 626 650.001 – 700.000 07.1985 – 06.1987
GC1 626 700.001 – 900.000 07.1985 – 06.1987
GD_ 626 100.001 – 500.000 06.1987 –
GD_ 626 500.001 – 700.000 08.1989 – 10.1991
GE_ 626/MX-6 100.001 – 400.000 08.1991 – 06.1994
GE1 626/MX-6 400.001 – 05.1995 –
GE1 626 800.001 –  (US-Version)
GE1 626 802.219 –  (US-Version)
GE1 626 803.719 –  (US-Version)
GF1 626 100.001 –  (Gasoline) 04.1997 –
GF1 626 186.527 –  (Diesel)
GF1 626 400.001 –
GF1 626 439.050 –  (Gasoline)
GF1 626 444.856 –  (Diesel)
GV1 626 Estate 100.001 – 200.000 03.1988 – 11.1989
GV1 626 Estate 200.001 – 230.000 10.1989 – 03.1992
GV1 626 Estate 300.001 – 03.1992 –
GW1 626 Estate 100.001 –  (Gasoline) 10.1997 –
GW1 626 Estate 116.329 –  (Diesel)
GW1 626 Estate 200.001 –
GW1 626 Estate 208.843 –  (Gasoline, except FS-Engine with Automatik)
GW1 626 Estate 211.438 –  (Gasoline, with FS-Engine and Automatik)
GW1 626 Estate 209.783 –  (Diesel)
Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents)

CB2    (Trade designation Mazda 626)

from VIN: 600 001 – (1,6 litre)

from VIN: 700,001 – (2.0 litre)
JMZ GB1 2 1 1 00 600001
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 = Manufacturer’s code
JMZ = Toyo Kogyo Co., Ltd.
2 = Model code
CB2 = Mazda 626
3 = Body code
2 = Saloon
6 = Coupé
4 = Engine code       
             1 = 1.6 litre
22.0 litre
5 = Gearbox code
1 = 4-gear manual transmission
2 = 5-gear manual transmission
3 = Automatic transmission
6 = Blank marks
7 = Serial number
Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents or factory plate)
GC1 (trade designation Mazda 626)

until VIN: 650 000
until VIN: 700 000
JMZ GC1 2 2 2 01 700000
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 = Manufacturer’s code
JMZ = Mazda Motor Corporation
2 = Model code
GC1 = 626 Front wheel drive
3 = Body code
2 = Saloon
4= Fastback
5 = Coupè
4 = Engine code       
1 = 1,6 litre 59 kW
2 = 2,0 litre 74 kW
3= 2,0 litre 46 kW Diesel engine
5 = Gearbox code
2 = 5-gear manual transmission
3 = Automatic transmission
6 = Blank marks
7 = Serial number
Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents or factory plate)
GC1 (trade designation Mazda 626)

from VIN: 650 001 –
from VIN: 700 001 –
JMZ GC1 2 2 2 01 650001
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 = Manufacturer’s code
JMZ = Mazda Motor Corporation
2 = Model code
GC1 = 626 Front wheel drive
3 = Body code
2 = Saloon
4= Fastback
6 = Coupè
4 = Engine code       
1 = 1.6 litre 59 kW
2 = 2,0 litre 74 kW
3 = 2,0 litre 46 kW Diesel engine
4 = 2,0 litre 88 kW (120 HP) GT
5 = 2,0 litre catalyst (carburettor) 68 kW
6 = 2.0 litre catalyst 68 kW
5 = Gearbox code
2 = 5-gear manual transmission
3 = Automatic transmission
6 = Blank marks
7 = Serial number
Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents or factory plate)
GD (trade designation Mazda 626)

from VIN: 100 001 –
from VIN: 500 001 –
JMZ GD1 2 1 1 01 100001
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 = Manufacturer’s code
JMZ = Mazda Motor Corporation
2 = Model code
GD1 = alle 626 except 4WS
GD7 = 626 4WS
GD8 = 626 4WD
3 = Body code
2 = 4-door Saloon
4 = 5-doors Fastback
6 = 2-doors Coupè
4 = Engine code       
C = 2.0 litre catalyst 66 kW
D = 2,0 litre catalyst 66 kW
E = 2,0 litre 16V catalyst 103 kW
H= 2,2 litre 85 kW
1= 1.8 litre (not for Germany)
2= 2.0 litre (not for Germany)
3= 2,0 litre 12V 79 kW
4= 2.0 litre Turbo (not for Germany)
5= 2.0 litre Turbo without catalyst (not for Germany)
6 = 2.0 litre Diesel Engine 44 kW
7= 2,0 litre Diesel Comprex
5 = Gearbox code
1 = 4-gear manual transmission
2 = 5-gear manual transmission
3 = 3-speed Automatic transmission
4 = 4-speed Automatic transmission hydraulically controlled
5 = 4-speed Automatic transmission hydraulically controlled
6 = Blank marks
7 = Serial number
Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents or factory plate)
GE (trade designation Mazda 626)

from VIN: 100 001 –
JMZ GE1 6 J 2 01 100001
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 = Manufacturer’s code
JMZ = Mazda Motor Corporation
2 = Model code
GE1 = 626, MX-6 Serie
GE7 = 626, MX-6 4WS
GE8 = 626 4WD
3 = Body code
2 = 4-door Saloon
4 = 5-doors Fastback
6 = MX-6
4 = Engine code       
A= 1,9 litre DOHC 77 kW
J= 2,0 litre DOHC 85 kW
F= 2,5 litre DOHC V6 121 kW
4= Diesel 55 kW
5 = Gearbox code
2 = 5-gear manual transmission
5 = 4-speed Automatic transmission electronically adjusted
6 = Blank marks
7 = Serial number
Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents)

GE   (Trade designation Mazda 626/MX-6)

from VIN: 400 001 –
JMZ GE1 6 J 2 01 400001
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 = Manufacturer’s code
JMZ = Mazda Motor Corporation
2 = Model code
GE1 = 626, MX-6 Serie
3 = Body code
2 = 4-door Saloon
4 = 5-doors Fastback
6 = MX-6
4 = Engine code       
B = 1,9 litre DOHC 66 kW
J = 2,0 litre DOHC 85 kW
F = 2,5 litre DOHC V6 120 kW
4 = Diesel engine 55 kW
5 = Gearbox code
2 = 5-gear manual transmission
5 = 4-speed Automatic transmission electronically adjusted
6 = Blank marks
7 = Serial number
Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents or factory plate)
GE (trade designation Mazda 626)

from VIN:         800 001 –
US-Version:  802 219 –
803 719 –
1YZ GE1 2 J 2 05 800001
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 = Manufacturer’s code
1YZ = Mazda Motor Corporation (USA-Production)
2 = Model code
GE1 = Mazda 626
3 = Body code
2 = 4-door Saloon
4 = Engine code       
J = 2,0 litre DOHC 85 kW
5 = Gearbox code
2 = 5-gear manual transmission
6 = Blank marks
7 = Serial number
Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents)

GF/GW  (Trade designation Mazda 626)

Gasoline from VIN: 100 001 –

Diesel from VIN: 186 527 –
JMZ GF1 2 P  2 01 100001
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 = Manufacturer’s code
JMZ = Mazda Motor Corporation
2 = Model code
GF1 = Mazda 626
3 = Body code
2 = 4-doors Notchback
4 = 5-doors Fastback
4 = Engine code       
P = 1,9 litre FP 66 kW
F = 2,0 litre FS 85 kW
S = 2,0 litre FS 100 kW
R = 2,0 litre RF 74 kW (Direct injection Diesel engine)
5 = Gearbox code
2 = Manual transmission
5 = Automatic transmission
6 = Blank marks
7 = Serial number
Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents)

CF    (Trade designation Mazda 626)

from VIN: 400 001 –
JMZ GF1 2 P  2 Y 0 400001
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 = Manufacturer’s code
JMZ = Mazda Motor Corporation
2 = Model code
GF1 = Mazda 626
3 = Body code
2 = 4-doors Notchback
4 = 5-doors Fastback
4 = Engine code       
P = 1,9 litre FP 74 kW
F = 2,0 litre FS 85 kW
S = 2,0 litre FS 100 kW
R = 2,0 litre RF 74 kW (Direct injection Diesel engine)
5 = Gearbox code
2 = Manual transmission
5 = Automatic transmission
6 = Model Year
Y = 2000
1 = 2001
9 = 2009
7 = Place of manufacture
0 = Hiroshima
1 = Hofu
8 = Serial number
Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents)

CF    (Trade designation Mazda 626)

Gasoline from VIN: 439 050 –

Diesel from VIN: 444 856 –
JMZ GF1 2 P  2 Y 0 439050 (Gasoline)
444856 (Diesel)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 = Manufacturer’s code
JMZ = Mazda Motor Corporation
2 = Model code
GF1 = Mazda 626
3 = Body code
2 = 4-doors Notchback
4 = 5-doors Fastback
4 = Engine code       
P = 1,9 litre FP 74 kW
F = 2,0 litre FS 85 kW
S = 2,0 litre FS 100 kW
R = 2,0 litre RF 81 kW
5 = Gearbox code
2 = 5-speed manual transmission (G15M-R)
5 = 4-speed-Automatic transmission (GF4A-EL)
6 = Model Year
Y = 2000
1 = 2001
9 = 2009
0 = no significance
7 = Place of manufacture
0 = Hiroshima
1 = Hofu
8 = Serial number
Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents)

GV    (Trade designation Mazda 626 Estate)

from VIN: 100 001 –

from VIN: 200 001 –
JMZ GV1 2 D 2 01 100001
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 = Manufacturer’s code
JMZ = Mazda Motor Corporation
2 = Model code
GV1 = 626 Estate
3 = Body code
4 = 4-doors Estate
4 = Engine code       
C = 2,0 litre catalyst 66 kW (not for Germany)
D = 2.0 litre catalyst 66 kW
E= 2,0 litre 16V catalyst (not for Germany)
H = 2,2 litre 85 kW
1 = 1.8 litre (not for Germany)
3 = 2,0 litre 12V without catalyst (not for Germany)
3 = 2,0 litre 12V 79 kW
5= 2.0 litre Turbo without catalyst (not for Germany)
6= 2.0 litre Diesel (not for Germany)
7 = 2,0 litre Diesel engine Comprex
5 = Gearbox code
2= 5 speed manual transmission
3 = 3-speed Automatic transmission
4 = 4-speed Automatic transmission hydraulically controlled
6 = Blank marks
7 = Serial number
Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents)

GF/GW  (Trade designation Mazda 626 Estate)

Gasoline from VIN: 100 001 –

Diesel from VIN: 116 329 –
JMZ GW1 2 P  2 01 100001
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 = Manufacturer’s code
JMZ = Mazda Motor Corporation
2 = Model code
GW1= Mazda 626 Estate
3 = Body code
9 = 4-doors Estate
4 = Engine code       
P = 1,9 litre FP 66 kW
F = 2,0 litre FS 85 kW
S = 2,0 litre FS 100 kW
R = 2,0 litre RF 74 kW (Direct injection Diesel engine)
5 = Gearbox code
2 = Manual transmission
5 = Automatic transmission
6 = Blank marks
7 = Serial number
Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents)

GW  (Trade designation Mazda 626 Estate)   from VIN: 200 001 –
JMZ GW1 9 P  2 Y 0 200001
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 = Manufacturer’s code
JMZ = Mazda Motor Corporation
2 = Model code
GW1 = Mazda 626 Estate
3 = Body code
9 = 4-doors Estate
4 = Engine code       
P = 1,9 litre FP 74 kW
F = 2,0 litre FS 85 kW
S = 2,0 litre FS 100 kW
R = 2,0 litre RF 74 kW (Direct injection Diesel engine)
5 = Gearbox code
2= Manual transmission
5 = Automatic transmission
6 = Model Year
Y = 2000
1 = 2001
9 = 2009
6 = Place of manufacture
0 = Hiroshima
1 = Hofu
7 = Serial number
Official type designation (as found in the vehicle registration and licensing documents)

GW  (Trade designation Mazda 626 Estate)

Benziner (exept FS-Engine with Automatik)  from VIN: 208 843 –

Benziner (with FS-Engine and Automatik)     from VIN: 211 438 –

Diesel from VIN: 209 783 –
JMZ GW1 2 P  2 Y 0 208843 Gasoline
211438 Gasoline
209783 Diesel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 = Manufacturer’s code
JMZ = Mazda Motor Corporation
2 = Model code
GW1 = Mazda 626 Estate
3 = Body code
9 = 4-doors Estate
4 = Engine code       
P = 1,9 litre FP 74 kW
F = 2,0 litre FS 85 kW
S = 2,0 litre FS 100 kW
R = 2,0 litre RF 81 kW
5 = Gearbox code
2= 5-speed manual transmission (G15M-R)
5 = 4-speed-Automatic transmission (GF4A-EL)
6 = Model Year
Y = 2000
1 = 2001
9 = 2009
0 = no significance
7 = Place of manufacture
0 = Hiroshima
1 = Hofu
8 = Serial number