A Mazda VIN number, also known as a vehicle identification number, is a unique 17-digit code that is specific to each Mazda vehicle. This code can be found on a plate located on the dashboard, engine, or other parts of the vehicle, and it contains important information about the car such as the manufacturer, model, and engine type.
Mazda passenger vehicle can be identified from the following numbers:
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Customized vehicles can be identified with the aid of the Mazda engine number. These enquires must be forwarded to Japan. It can take 2 – 3 weeks to receive an answer.
Mazda VIN Number Location
| Mazda Demio, Mazda 323, Mazda 3(- MY 2013) , Mazda 5, Mazda 626, Mazda MX-3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda RX-7, Mazda RX-8, Mazda MPV, Xedos 6, Xedos 9Engine splash plate, in the middle
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Mazda 2Right hand suspension strut dome
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| A = Mazda PremacyB = Mazda 121, Mazda 3 (from MY 2013 -), Mazda 6, Mazda 6 GJ (MY 2012-), Mazda CX 5, Mazda CX 7, Mazda CX 9, Mazda 2 (MY 2007 – 2015), Mazda 2 DJ (from MY 2015 -)
In the footwell on the front passenger’s side |
Mazda MX-5 newEngine splash plate on the right
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Mazda E 2000/2200
The Mazda VIN Number can be found in the passenger compartment underneath the front passenger’s seat when it is tipped forward.
All Terrain Vehicles
| Mazda TributeEngine splash plate on the right
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Mazda B 2500 (Pickup)On the right longeron, behind the right front wheel
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Mazda BT 50 VIN Number Location
On the right longeron, behind the right front wheel.
Mazda VIN Number
| Mazda 2 (with an asterisk at each end)
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Close-up view of the end asterisk on the Mazda 2
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| Mazda 3 (- 2013)
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Mazda 6
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| Mazda 3 (MY 2013 -) | Mazda 2 DJ (from MY 2015) |
| Mazda MPV
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Mazda MX-5, Mazda MX5 new
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| Mazda Premacy
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Mazda Tribute (with an asterisk)
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| Mazda B 2500 (Pickup)
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Mazda 5
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| Mazda BT 50 (Pickup)
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Mazda 2 (from MY 2007)
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| Mazda CX 5
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Mazda CX 7
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| Mazda CX 9
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Mazda 6 GJ (from MY 2012)
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Mazda VIN behind the windscreen
Located on the left, in the direction of travel:
Example Mazda Tribute
Mazda VIN Number Decoder
The Mazda VIN Decoder varies strongly depending on which model is concerned. Only the first three characters of the VIN are ever identical, as they always designate the world manufacturer identifier code (WMI).
World Manufacturer:
 JMZ = Mazda Japan
JM6Â = Mazda Japan R.o.W. (R.H.D.)
JM7Â = Mazda Japan R.o.W. (L.H.D.)
JM1Â = Mazda U.S.
JM0Â = Mazda Australia
3MDÂ = Mazda Thailand
3MDÂ = Mazda Mexico R.o.W. (L.H.D.)
MM0Â = Mazda Thailand
MM6Â = Mazda Thailand R.o.W (R.H.D)
MM8Â = Mazda Thailand
MMZÂ = Mazda Mexico
YCMÂ = Mazda Motor Europe S.A./N.V.
1YZÂ = Mazda Motor Corporation (U.S.-Production)
A detailed Decode of the corresponding Mazda VIN Number can be found by clicking on each different model:
Mazda 121          Mazda 2 VIN Decoder            Mazda 2 (2007-2015)
Mazda 323 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Mazda 3Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Mazda 5
Mazda 6Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Mazda 6 (MY 2012) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Mazda 626
Mazda Premacy       Mazda MPV                   Mazda Demio
Mazda MX-3Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Mazda MX-5Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Mazda RX-7
Mazda RX-8Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Mazda CX-7Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Xedos 6
Xedos 9             Mazda Tribute                Mazda B 2500
Mazda E 2000/2200Â Â Â Â Â Mazda BT 50
Mazda Factory Plate
Mazda Factory plate location
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Mazda E 2000/2200
The type plate is riveted on to the B-pillar on the front passenger’s side
Mazda 2, Mazda 3, Mazda 5 and Mazda MX-5 (MY 2006 -)
The type plate is stuck on to the B-pillar on the front passenger’s side
1 = Type plate
2 = VIN
Composition of the type plate
Mazda 121, 323
Mazda MPV, Premacy, MX-5
Mazda B 2500 (Pickup)
Mazda 2
Mazda BT 50 (Pickup)
Mazda 3, Mazda 5, Mazda MX-5 new, Mazda 6, Mazda RX-8, Mazda CX 7
Mazda Tribute
MAZDA 121 Type ZQ Factory plate decode
Low-pressure protection as a writing
Mazda 5 (from Construction year 2007), Mazda 2 (from Construction year 2007), possibly also with MX 5
