Mazda VIN Decoder

A Mazda VIN decoder allows you to look up options, models, years, engines, transmissions, and specifications.

To check what engine, transmission, and options are installed on your vehicle, use the vehicle VIN Decoder Tool.

How to Decode Mazda VIN

The Mazda VIN can be located in the following areas of the vehicle:

• On the drive’s side door jamb
• Under the windshield on the driver’s side
• Stamped on the floor under the driver or passenger side front seat

Position 1

The Mazda VIN’s first position is a character that identifies the country of the vehicle’s assembly.

• 1, 4, 5 United States
• 2 Canada
• 3 Mexico
• J Japan

Position 2

This position of VIN identifies the manufacturer of the vehicle.

• M: Mazda

Position 3

The third position of the Mazda VIN identifies the brand division. This character pinpoints the exact brand division, even if the manufacturer has many divisions.

The first three positions of the Mazda VIN are known as World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). The WMI for your Mazda is as follows:

Mark	WMI	Manufacturer	Brand Owner	Country Code	Country
MAZDA	1YV	FORD (USA)	FORD	1Y	USA
MAZDA	1ZW	AutoAlliance International (USA)	FORD	1Z	USA
MAZDA	4F2	Ford Motor Company (USA)	FORD	4F	USA
MAZDA	4F4	Ford Motor Company (USA)	FORD	4F	USA
MAZDA	9FA	Compania Colombiana Automotriz SA (COL)	FORD	9F	Colombia
MAZDA	JM1	MAZDA (J)	FORD	JM	Japan
MAZDA	JM3	MAZDA (USA)	FORD	JM	Japan
MAZDA	JM7	MAZDA (J)	FORD	JM	Japan
MAZDA	JMZ	MAZDA (THA)	FORD	JM	Thailand
MAZDA	JMZ	MAZDA (J)	FORD	JM	Japan
MAZDA	LMZ	Changan Ford Mazda	FORD	LM	China

Position 4 to 5

For Mazda vehicles made for the European market, positions four and five of the VIN identify the vehicle’s family and model.

• B_: compact front-wheel drive (Mazda Familia / Mazda 323 / Mazda Protege / Mazda3, etc.)
• C_: mid-size front-wheel drive (Mazda Lantis, etc.)
• D_: subcompact, front-wheel drive (Mazda 121, Mazda Demio, etc.)
• E_: medium-sized crossovers (CX-7, etc.)
• F_: racing rear-wheel drive vehicles (Mazda RX7 / Mazda RX8, etc.)
• G_: medium-sized front-wheel drive (Mazda Capella / Mazda Atenza / Mazda 626 / Mazda MX-6 / Mazda6, etc.) and AWD modification based on their
• H_: full-sized rear-drive (Mazda Luce / Mazda 929, etc.)
• J_: full-sized rear-drive (Mazda Eunos / Mazda Cosmo etc.)
• K_: compact crossovers (CX-5, etc.)
• L_: front-minivans (Mazda MPV etc.)
• M_: medium-sized front-wheel drive (Mazda Persona etc.)
• N_: racing rear-wheel drive vehicles (Mazda MX5, etc.)
• S_: subcompact, minivans (Mazda Bongo, etc. . .d)
• T_: full-sized front-wheel drive (Mazda Millenia, etc.) and crossovers (CX-9, etc.)

Known Combinations

Combination	Model	Years of release
BA	323f sedan	1994 … 1997
BD	Familia / GLC	1980 … 1985
BF	Familia / 323	1985 … 1989
BG	Familia / 323	1989 … 1994
BH	Familia / 323	1994 … 1997
BJ	Familia / 323	1998 … 2002
BK	Mazda3	2003 … 2009
BL	Mazda3	2009 …
BV	family wagon	1981 … 1986
BW	family wagon	1986 … 1995
CA	Eunos	1992 … 1993
CA	Xedos6	1992 … 1999
CB	Lantis (hatchback)	1993 … 1997
CG	Capella (sedan)	1994 … 1996
CP	Premacy (minivan)	1999 … 2002
CR	Mazda 5	2005 …
DA	121 (European market)	1988 … 1991
DB	The Revue (Japanese market) / 121 (other markets)	1990 … 1996
DW	Demio (minivan)	1996 … 2001
DY	Demio / Mazda2	2002 … 2007
ER	CX-7	2006 …
FB	RX-7	1981 … 1985
FC	RX-7	1986 … 1991
FD	RX-7	1991 … 2002
FE	RX-8	2004 …
GC	Capella / 626	1983 … 1987
GD	Capella / 626	1987 … 1996
GD	MX-6	1988 … 1992
GE	Cronos (sedan) / 626 (sedan)	1991 … 1997
GE	MX-6 (Coupe)	1993 … 1997
GF	Capella (sedan) / 626 (sedan)	1997 … 2002
GG	Atenza (sedan) / Mazda6 (sedan)	2002 … 2007
GH	Atenza (sedan) / Mazda6 (sedan)	2007 …
GV	Capella wagon	1988 … 1996
GW	Capella (wagon)	1997 … 2001
GY	Atenza (wagon) / Mazda6 (wagon)	2002 … 2007
HB	Luce / 929	1981 … 1985
HB	Cosmo	1981 … 1989
HC	Luce / 929	1986 … 1991
HD	Sentia / 929	1991 … 1995
HE	Sentia	1995 … 1998
JC	Eunos Cosmo	1990 … 1995
KE	CX-5	2011 …
LV	MPV	1989 … 1998
LW	MPV	1999 …
LY	MPV (Mazda8)	2007 …
MA	Eunos 300 / Persona	1988 … 1992
MB	Efini MS-8	1992 … 1995
NA	Miata / MX-5 / Roadster	1989 … 1997
NB	Miata / MX-5 / Roadster	1998 … 2005
NC	Miata / MX-5 / Roadster	2006 …
SS	Bongo	1989 … 1995
SR	Bongo	1990 … 1993
SG	Bongo	1995 … 2002
TA	Millenia / Xedos9	1993 … 2002

*Position 4 for Mazda vehicles made in Europe for the European market identifies the vehicle’s body type.

N: hatchback, 5 DV.

For the same vehicles, position 5 identifies the engine type that runs the vehicle.

• B: gasoline 1.25
• C: 1.4 gasoline
• D: 1.6 gasoline
• E: 1.4 turbo diesel

*For Mazda vehicles made for the North American market, position 4 of the VIN identifies the car’s weight and the security system incorporated in them.

• C: the weight of the car 1814 … 2268 kg, front, and side airbags
• D: vehicle weight 2268 … 2721 kg, front and side airbags
• Y: vehicle weight 1814 … 2268 kg, only two front airbags
• Z: vehicle weight 2268 … 2721 kg, only two front airbags

For Mazda6 made in factories Ford (USA)

F: vehicle weight … kg, and front airbags
H: vehicle weight … kg, and front airbags

For the Mazda CX-7
E: vehicle weight … kg, front and side airbags

For the Mazda CX-9
T: vehicle weight … kg, front and side airbags

B2500 for the Mazda
U: the mass of the vehicle … kg

For the same vehicles, positions 5 through 7 identify the vehicle’s model and level of equipment.

• B28: CX-9, the AWD
• B38: CX-9, the Sport
• P19: Premacy
• P80: Mazda 6 GS (4dv sedan)
• P81: Mazda 6, the GT (sedan 4dv)
• P82: Mazda 6 (touring 5dv)
• P84: Mazda 6 GS (hatchback 5dv)
• P85 to 6 Mazda GT (hatchback 5dv)
• R19 to 5 Mazda
• R29: CX-7
• U06: Tribute 4×4 & DX
• U07: Tribute 4×2 DX
• U08: Tribute 4×4 & LX
• U09: Tribute 4×2 LX
• Z02: Tribute 4×2 LX
• Z04: Tribute 4×2 LX
• Z06: Tribute 4×2 ES
• Z92: Tribute 4×4 & DX
• Z94: Tribute 4×4 & LX
• Z96: Tribute 4×4 ES

Position 6

For Mazda vehicles made for the European Market, position six of the VIN identifies the wheel formula’s execution.

• 1: two of the leading two-wheel
• 7: two leading, four-wheel
• 8: four leading two-wheel

For the vehicles made in Europe for the European market, this position identifies the vehicle’s transmission.

• 2: mechanical 5-st.
• A: mechanical 5-st. With automatic control

Position 7

This position identifies the vehicle’s body for Mazda vehicles made for the European market.

• 2: 4-door sedan
• 4: 5-door hatchback or station wagon
• 6: 2-door coupe
• 8: minivan/crossover
• 9: 5-door station wagon

For the vehicles made in Europe for the European market, this position identifies the code for your Mazda’s producing country.

W: Spain

Position 8

Position eight of the Mazda VIN for vehicles made for the European market identifies the vehicle’s engine type.

	Model	Engine
1	626 (GC) 1983…1987	1.6, gasoline
1	626 (GD) 1987…1996	1.8, gasoline
1	929 (HD) 1991…1995	2.0 Gasoline
1	Family / 323 (BD) 1980 … 1985	1.1 Gasoline
1	Family / 323 (BF) 1985 … 1989	1.6, gasoline (DOHC) turbo
1	RX-7 (FB) 1981…1985	rotary piston (12A)
2	121 (DA) 1986 … 1991	1.1 Gasoline
2	626 (GC) 1983…1987	2.0 Gasoline
2	Family / 323 (BD) 1980 … 1985	1.3 Gasoline
2	Family / 323 (BG) 1989 … 1994	1.3 Gasoline
2	Family / 323 (BH / BJ) 1994 … 2002	1.4 gasoline
2	RX-7 (FC) 1986…1991	rotary piston
3	121 (DA) 1986 … 1991	1.3 Gasoline
3	626 (GD) 1987…1996	2.0 Gasoline
3	Family / 323 (BF) 1985 … 1989	1.1 Gasoline
3	Family / 323 (BH / BJ) 1994 … 2002	1.3 Gasoline
3	Mazda 6	2.3, gasoline (MZR-L3)
3	Mazda CX-7	2.3 turbo gasoline
3	RX-7 (FD) 1991…1993	rotary piston (13B) turbocharged
4	626 / MX-6 (GE) 1991 … 1997	2.0 gasoline injection
4	626 / MX-6 (GE) 1991 … 1997	2.0 turbodiesel
4	Family / 323 (BD) 1980 … 1985	1.5, gasoline
4	Family / 323 (BG) 1989 … 1994	1.6, gasoline
4	Mazda 6	2.0, turbodiesel 136 hp (MZR-CD)
5	626 (GD) 1987…1996	2.0 Gasoline
5	Family / 323 (BH / BJ) 1994 … 2002	1.5, gasoline
6	626 (GD) 1987…1996	2.0 Gasoline
6	Capella / 626 wagon (GV) 1988…1996	2.0 diesel
6	Family / 323 (BF) 1985 … 1989	1.5, gasoline
7	Capella / 626 wagon (GV) 1988…1996	2.0 turbodiesel
7	Family / 323 (BF) 1985 … 1989	1.6 gasoline injection
7	Family / 323 (BG) 1989 … 1994	1.8, gasoline
7	Family / 323 (BH / BJ) 1994 … 2002	1.7 diesel
8	Family / 323 (BF) 1985 … 1989	1.6 gasoline injection
8	Mazda 6	1.8, gasoline (MZR-L8)
8	Mazda 5	1.8, gasoline
9	Family / 323 (BF) 1985 … 1989	1.7 diesel
9	Family / 323 (BG) 1989 … 1994	1.7 diesel
A	121 (DB) 1990…1996	1.1 Gasoline
A	626 / MX-6 (GE) 1991 … 1997	1.8, gasoline
A	Family / 323 (BF) 1985 … 1989	1.3 Gasoline
A	MX-3	1.6, gasoline
A	Xedos-6 (CA) 1992…1999	1.6, gasoline
B	121 (DA) 1986 … 1991	1.1, gasoline, catalyst
B	121 (DB) 1990…1996	1.3 Gasoline
B	626 / MX-6 (GE) 1991 … 1997	1.8, gasoline
B	Family / 323 (BF) 1985 … 1989	1.3 Gasoline
B	Family / 323 (BG) 1989 … 1994	1.3 gasoline injection
B	MX-3	1.8, gasoline
B	MX-5 (NA) 1989 1997 …	1.6, gasoline (DOHC)
B	RX-7 (FD) 1993…2002	rotary piston (13B) turbocharged
B	Xedos-6 (CA) 1992…1999	2.0 gasoline injection, the V6
C	121 (DA) 1986 … 1991	1.3 Gasoline
C	121 (DB) 1990…1996	1.3 Gasoline
C	626 (GD) 1987…1996	2.0 Gasoline
C	929 (HD) 1991…1995	2.2 Gasoline
C	Family / 323 (BF) 1985 … 1989	1.5, gasoline
C	Family / 323 (BG) 1989 … 1994	1.3 gasoline injection
C	MX-3	1.6, gasoline
C	MX-5 (NA) 1989 1997 …	1.6, gasoline
D	121 (DA) 1986 … 1991	1.3 Gasoline
D	121 (DB) 1990…1996	1.3, gasoline (US-83 53 kW)
D	626 (GD) 1987…1996	2.0 gasoline injection
D	929 (HD) 1991…1995	3.0 gasoline injection, the V6
D	Capella / 626 wagon (GV) 1988…1996	2.0 Gasoline
D	Family / 323 (BG) 1989 … 1994	1.6 gasoline injection
E	626 (GD) 1987…1996	2.0 Gasoline
E	Capella / 626 wagon (GV) 1988…1996	2.0 Gasoline
E	Family / 323 (BG) 1989 … 1994	1.6 gasoline injection
F	626 (GF) 1997…2002	2.0 Gasoline
F	626 / MX-6 (GE) 1991 … 1997	2.5, gasoline injection, the V6
F	Family / 323 (BF) 1985 … 1989	1.3 gasoline injection
F	Family / 323 (BG) 1989 … 1994	1.8 gasoline injection
F	Family / 323 (BH / BJ) 1994 … 2002	2.0 Gasoline
F	Mazda 6	2.0, gasoline (MZR-LF)
F	Xedos 9 (TA) Year 1993 … 2002	2.0 gasoline injection, the V6
F	Mazda 5	2.0 Gasoline
G	Family / 323 (BF) 1985 … 1989	1.6, gasoline (DOHC) turbo
G	Family / 323 (BG) 1989 … 1994	1.8 gasoline injection
H	626 (GD) 1987…1996	2.0 Gasoline
H	Capella / 626 wagon (GV) 1988…1996	2.2 Gasoline
H	Family / 323 (BF) 1985 … 1989	1.3, gasoline, catalyst
H	Family / 323 (BG) 1989 … 1994	1.8 gasoline injection
J	626 / MX-6 (GE) 1991 … 1997	2.0 Gasoline
J	Family / 323 (BF) 1985 … 1989	1.5, gasoline, catalyst
J	Family / 323 (BG) 1989 … 1994	1.8 gasoline injection
L	Xedos 9 (TA) Year 1993 … 2002	2.5, gasoline injection, the V6
L	Mazda 6 MPS 2003…	2.3 turbo
P	Family / 323 (BH / BJ) 1994 … 2002	1.8, gasoline
P	MX-5 (NA) 1989 1997 …	1.9 gasoline
R	Mazda 5	2.0, turbodiesel 143 hp (MZR-CD)
R	Mazda 6	2.0, turbodiesel 143 hp (MZR-CD)
S	626 (GF) 1997…2002	2.0 Gasoline
T	Mazda 5	2.0, turbodiesel 120 hp (MZR-CD)
T	Mazda 6	2.0, turbodiesel 120 hp (MZR-CD)

This character identifies the factory code within the country of origin for vehicles made in Europe.

P: Ford, Spain

For the vehicles made for the North American market, the character also identifies the engine type.

• 1: 3.0 V6, gasoline (Tribute)
• 3: 2.3 R4, gasoline turbocharged (CX-7)
• A: 3.7 V6, gasoline (CX-9)
• B: 2.0 R4, gasoline (Tribute)
• C: 3.5 V6, gasoline (Tribute)
• C: 2.3 R4, gasoline (Mazda 6)
• D: 3.0 V6, gasoline (Mazda 6)
• F: 2.0 R4, gasoline (MX-5, III)
• Y: 3.5 V6, gasoline (CX-9)
• Z: 2.3 R4 gasoline (Tribute)

Position 9

This position for a vehicle made for the European market identifies the vehicle’s transmission.

• 1: Manual 4 speed
• 2: mechanical 5 speed
• 3: Automatic 3 speed
• 5: Automatic 4 speed
• 6: manual 6 speed
• 7: automatic 5 speed
• 8: Automatic 6 speed

This position identifies the model code for Mazda vehicles made in Europe for the European market.

J: Mazda 2

This position identifies the checksum for the Mazda cars made for the North American market. This is the value that checks whether the VIN that is being looked up is valid.

Position 10

*For vehicles made for the European market, this position is held by a 0.

*For the vehicles made in Europe for the European market, this position identifies the vehicle’s model.

*Position ten on the Mazda VIN for vehicles made for the North American market. Identify your model’s production year.

Year of Issue	Designation	Year of Issue	Designation	Year of Issue	Designation
1971	1	1991	M	2011	B
1972	2	1992	N	2012	C
1973	3	1993	P	2013	D
1974	4	1994	R	2014	E
1975	5	1995	S	2015	F
1976	6	1996	T	2016	G
1977	7	1997	V	2017	H
1978	8	1998	W	2018	J
1979	9	1999	X	2019	K
1980	A	2000	Y	2020	L
1981	B	2001	1	2021	M
1982	C	2002	2	2022	N
1983	D	2003	3	2023	P
1984	E	2004	4	2024	R
1985	F	2005	5	2025	S
1986	G	2006	6	2026	T
1987	H	2007	7	2027	V
1988	J	2008	8	2028	W
1989	K	2009	9	2029	X
1990	L	2010	A	2030	Y

 Position 11

*For Mazda vehicles made in Europe for the European market, this position represents the code release, equivalent to the vehicle’s model year.

*This position identifies the vehicle’s exact assembly plant for vehicles made for the European and North American markets.

• 0: Hiroshima, Japan
• 1: Hofu, Japan
• K: Kansas City (United States)

Position 12-17

*Position 12 for the Mazda vehicles made in Europe for the European market identifies its monthly production code.

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

2003

C

K

D

E

L

Y

S

T

J

U

M

P

2004

B

R

A

G

C

K

D

E

L

Y

S

T

2005

J

U

M

P

B

R

A

G

C

K

D

E

2006

L

Y

S

T

J

U

M

P

B

R

A

G

2007

C

K

D

E

L

Y

S

T

J

U

M

P

2008

B

R

A

G

C

K

D

E

L

Y

S

T

For the same vehicles, positions 13 through 17 identify the vehicle’s serial number.

*For Mazda vehicles made for the European and North American markets, positions twelve through seventeen represent their serial numbers. The serial number is a set of not standardized numbers selected by the manufacturer to identify the vehicle whose VIN is being looked up.

Mazda Models

Mazda models are listed below:

• Mazda2
• Mazda3
• Mazda5
• Mazda6
• Mazda8
• Mazda 121
• Mazda 323
• Mazda 616
• Mazda 618
• Mazda 626
• Mazda 800
• Mazda 808
• Mazda 818
• Mazda 929
• Mazda 1000
• Mazda 1200
• Mazda 1300
• Mazda 1500
• Mazda 1800
• Mazda 2000
• Mazda Allegro
• Mazda Artis
• Mazda Astina
• Mazda AZ-3
• Mazda AZ-Wagon
• Mazda B-Series
• Mazda B360
• Mazda B600
• Mazda Biante
• Mazda Bongo
• Mazda Bravo
• Mazda BT-50
• Mazda Capella
• Mazda Carol
• Mazda Chantez
• Mazda Cosmo
• Mazda Cronos
• Mazda CX-3
• Mazda CX-5
• Mazda CX-7
• Mazda CX-9
• Mazda Demio
• Mazda Familia
• Mazda GLC
• Mazda Grand Familia
• Mazda Mazda
• Mazda Metro
• Mazda Millenia
• Mazda Mizer
• Mazda Montrose
• Mazda MPV
• Mazda MX-3
• Mazda MX-5
• Mazda MX-6
• Mazda P360
• Mazda Parkway
• Mazda Persona
• Mazda Porter
• Mazda Precedia
• Mazda Premacy
• Mazda Proceed
• Mazda Proceed Levante
• Mazda Proceed Marvie
• Mazda Protegé
• Mazda R100
• Mazda R130
• Mazda R360
• Mazda Revue
• Mazda Roadpacer AP
• Mazda Roadster
• Mazda Rustler
• Mazda RX-2
• Mazda RX-3
• Mazda RX-4
• Mazda RX-5
• Mazda RX-7
• Mazda RX-8
• Mazda RX-9
• Sao Penza
• Mazda Savanna
• Mazda Scrum
• Mazda Sentia
• Mazda Spano
• Mazda Xedos
• Mazda Xedos 6
• Mazda Xedos 9

Example Decoded Mazda VIN

VIN: JM3KE2DY5G0601458

2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 4dr SUV w/Prod. End 01/16 (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

Name:                                     Mazda CX-5

Compression Ratio:             13

Cylinder:                                4

Size:                                       2.5

Displacement:                      2488

Configuration:                      Inline

Fuel Type:                             Regular Unleaded

Horsepower:                        184

RPM Torque:                        3250

Timing:                                 Variable Valve Timing

Gear:                                     Double Overhead Camshaft

Automatic Type:                  Shiftable automatic

Transmission Type:            AUTOMATIC

Number Of Speeds:            6

Driven Wheels:                    Front-wheel drive

Num Of Doors:                    4

Vehicle Size:                        Midsize

Crossover:                           Car

Primary Body Type:            SUV

Vehicle Style:                      4dr SUV

Vehicle Type:                      SUV

Year:                                    2016

Name Grand Touring 4dr SUV w/Prod. End 01/16 (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

Body:                                   SUV

Model Name:                       CX-5 SUV

Trim:                                     Grand Touring

Name:                                   Grand Touring 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

Highway:                              33

City:                                      26

Options and Feature Codes

JET BLACK MICA                                                       41W

DEEP CRYSTAL BLUE MICA                                     42M

TITANIUM FLASH MICA                                             42S

METEOR GREY MICA                                                42A

SONIC SILVER MICA                                                  45P

CRYSTAL WHITE PEARL                                           34K

SOUL RED MICA                                                        41V

BLACK, PREMIUM CLOTH UPHOLSTERY               KC3

BLACK, LEATHER SEATING SURFACES                 KC3

PURE WHITE, LEATHER SEATING SURFACES      KC8

PACKAGE AA50 W/NO OPTIONS                             AA50

SONIC SILVER METALLIC                                        45P

JET BLACK MICA                                                      41W

DEEP CRYSTAL BLUE MICA                                    42M

ETERNAL BLUE MICA                                              45B

TITANIUM FLASH MICA                                            42S

SNOWFLAKE WHITE PEARL                                   25D

SOUL RED METALLIC                                              41V

MACHINE GRAY METALLIC                                     46G

PACKAGE AB50 W/LUXURY PACKAGE, -inc Luxury Package, Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob, Front Heated Seats, 10-way power driver seat w/power lumbar support and reclining front passenger seat/manual height adjustment, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel      AB50

Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Mazda.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the first three characters of a Mazda VIN mean?

Mazda cars built in Japan start with JM1 and Mazda SUVs with JM3. Mazda3 models built in Mexico start with 3MZ.

Which digit shows the model year on a Mazda?

Position 10 shows the model year.

Where else is the VIN on a Mazda?

It is on the lower driver side of the windshield, on the label in the driver door jamb, and on your title, registration and insurance documents.

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