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Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN codes)/Mazda/VIN Codes
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(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 codeDescriptionBDGLC hatchback/sedan fwd ('81-'85)BDGLC wagon rwd ('81-'83)BF323 ('86-'89)BW323 wagon ('87-'88)BG323, Protege ('90-'94 & '95 323 S in Canada)BAProtege ('95), 323 Neo (Canada only: '95)BBProtege ('96)BCProtege ('97-'98)BJProtege ('99-'03), Protege5 ('02-'03)BKMazda 3 ('04-'09)BLMazda 3 ('10-'13)BMMazda 3 ('14-'16)BNMazda 3 ('17-'18)BPMazda 3 ('19-)CRMazda 5 ('06-'10)CWMazda 5 ('12-'15 & '16-'17 in Canada)DEMazda 2 ('11-'14)DKCX-3 ('16-'21 & '22 in Canada)DLScion iA ('16), Toyota Yaris iA ('17-'18), Toyota Yaris sedan ('19-'20), Toyota Yaris hatchback ('20)DMCX-30 ('20-)DRMX-30 ('22-'23)ECMX-3 ('92-'95)ERCX-7 ('07-'12)GB626 ('81-'82)GC626 ('83-'87)GD626, MX-6 ('88-'92)GE626, MX-6 ('93-'97)GF626 ('98-'02)GGMazdaspeed 6 ('06-'07)GJMazda 6 ('14-'16)GLMazda 6 ('17-'21)FBRX-7 ('81-'85)FCRX-7 ('86-'91)FDRX-7 ('93-'95)FERX-8 ('04-'11)HC929 ('88-'91)HD929 ('92-'95)KECX-5 ('13-'16)KFCX-5 ('17-'25)KMCX-5 ('26-)KJCX-70 ('25-)KKCX-90 ('24-)LVMPV ('89-'98)LWMPV ('00-'06)NAMX-5 Miata ('90-'97)NBMX-5 Miata ('99-'05)NCMX-5 Miata ('06-'15)NDMX-5 Miata ('16-)NFFiat 124 Spider ('17-'20)TAMillenia ('95-'02)TBCX-9 ('07-'15)TCCX-9 ('16-'23)UAFord Courier pickup ('81-'82)UCB-series pickup ('81-'84 B2000)UDB-series pickup ('82-'84 B2200 diesel)UFB-series pickup ('86-'93)VACX-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 codeDescriptionApplication144-dr. sedanProtege ('95-'98)224-dr. sedanGLC sedan ('81-'85), 323 sedan ('86-'89), Protege ('90-'94, '99-'03), 626 sedan ('81-'02), 929 ('88-'91), Millenia ('95-'02)233-dr. hatchbackGLC hatchback ('81-'85), 323 ('86-'94 & '95 in Canada), 323 Neo (Canada only: '95)245-dr. hatchbackGLC hatchback ('81-'85), 626 ('83-'91), Protege5 ('02-'03)312-dr. coupe626 2-dr. ('83-'87), MX-6 ('88-'97)332-dr. coupeRX-7 ('81-'95)352-dr. convertibleRX-7 convertible ('88-'91), MX-5 Miata ('90-'05)412-dr. coupe626 2-dr. ('81-'82)432-dr. coupeMX-3 ('92-'95)464-dr. sedan929 ('92-'95)524-dr. station wagonGLC wagon rwd ('81-'83)624-dr. station wagon323 wagon fwd ('87-'88)284-dr. wagonMPV ('00-'06)524-dr. wagonMPV ('89-'98)12Short BedB-series pickup ('81-'84)22Long BedB-series pickup ('81-'84)11Regular Cab, Short Bed, 2wdB-series pickup 2wd ['86-'89: all 2wd models, '90-'93: B2200 w/carbureted engine for Federal emissions]21Regular Cab, Long Bed, 2wdB-series pickup 2wd ['86-'89: all 2wd models, '90-'93: B2200 w/carbureted engine for Federal emissions]31Extended Cab (Cab Plus), Short Bed, 2wdB-series pickup 2wd ['86-'89: all 2wd models, '90-'93: B2200 w/carbureted engine for Federal emissions]12Regular Cab, Short Bed, 2wdB-series pickup 2wd ['90-'93: B2200 w/fuel-injected engine for CA emissions]22Regular Cab, Long Bed, 2wdB-series pickup 2wd ['90-'93: B2200 w/fuel-injected engine for CA emissions]32Extended Cab (Cab Plus), Short Bed, 2wdB-series pickup 2wd ['90-'93: B2200 w/fuel-injected engine for CA emissions]41Regular Cab, Short Bed, 4wdB-series pickup 4wd ('87-'93)51Regular Cab, Long Bed, 4wdB-series pickup 4wd ('87-'88)61Extended Cab (Cab Plus), Short Bed, 4wdB-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.
+Position 8VIN codeEngineRestraint SystemApplication1Mazda E5 1.5-liter SOHC, 8-valve I4. 2-bbl. carb.Manual BeltsGLC ('81-'85)2Mazda B6 1.6-liter SOHC, 8-valve I4. MPI.Manual Belts323 ('86-'89)3Mazda B6T 1.6-liter DOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. MPI.Manual Belts323 GT ('88)4Mazda B6T 1.6-liter DOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. MPI.Manual Belts323 GTX 4wd ('88-'89)2Mazda B6 1.6-liter SOHC, 8-valve I4. MPI.Passive Belts323 ('90-'92), 323 w/Federal emissions ('93-'94)4Mazda B6 1.6-liter SOHC, 8-valve I4. MPI.Passive Belts323 w/California emissions ('93-'94)4Mazda B8 1.8-liter SOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI.Passive BeltsProtege ('90-'94)6Mazda BP-ZE 1.8-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI.Passive BeltsProtege LX ('90-'94)8Mazda B8 1.8-liter SOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI.Passive BeltsProtege 4wd ('90-'91)1Mazda Z5 1.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI.Manual Belts & Dual front airbagsProtege DX, LX ('95-'98)2Mazda BP-ZE 1.8-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI.Manual Belts & Dual front airbagsProtege ES ('95-'98)2Mazda ZM 1.6-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI.Manual Belts & Dual front airbagsProtege DX, LX ('99-'01)1Mazda FP 1.8-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI.Manual Belts & Dual front airbagsProtege ES ('99-'00)4Mazda ZM 1.6-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI.Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbagsProtege LX ('00)3Mazda FP 1.8-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI.Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbagsProtege ES ('00)5Mazda FP 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI.Manual Belts & Dual front airbagsProtege LX-2.0, ES ('01), Protege, Protege5 ('02-'03)6Mazda FP 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI.Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbagsProtege LX-2.0, ES ('01), Protege LX, ES, Protege5 ('02-'03)7Mazda FP 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. High output: 140 hp.Manual Belts & Dual front airbagsProtege MP3 ('01)7Mazda FP 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. MPI.Manual Belts & Dual front airbagsMazdaspeed Protege ('03)1Mazda MA 2.0-liter SOHC, 8-valve I4. 2-bbl. carb.Manual Belts626 ('81-'82)1Mazda FE 2.0-liter SOHC, 8-valve I4. 2-bbl. carb.Manual Belts626 ('83-'85)1Mazda FE 2.0-liter SOHC, 8-valve I4. MPI.Manual Belts626 ('86-'87)2Mazda RF 2.0-liter SOHC, 8-valve diesel I4. Indirect injectionManual Belts626 2.0D Diesel sedan ('85)3Mazda FET 2.0-liter SOHC, 8-valve turbo I4. MPI.Manual Belts626 GT Turbo ('86-'87)1Mazda F2 2.2-liter SOHC, 12-valve I4. MPI.Manual Belts626 ('88-'89), MX-6 ('88-'89) [Japanese-built models]2Mazda F2 2.2-liter SOHC, 12-valve I4. MPI.Passive Belts626 ('88-'91)3Mazda F2T 2.2-liter SOHC, 12-valve turbo/intercooled I4. MPI.Manual BeltsMX-6 GT ('88-'89) [Japanese-built models]4Mazda F2T 2.2-liter SOHC, 12-valve turbo/intercooled I4. MPI.Passive Belts626 Turbo ('88-'91)AMazda F2 2.2-liter SOHC, 12-valve I4. MPI.Manual BeltsMX-6 ('88-'89) [US-built models]BMazda F2 2.2-liter SOHC, 12-valve I4. MPI.Passive Belts626 ('90-'92), MX-6 ('90-'92) [US-built models]CMazda F2T 2.2-liter SOHC, 12-valve turbo/intercooled I4. MPI.Manual BeltsMX-6 GT ('88-'89) [US-built models]DMazda F2T 2.2-liter SOHC, 12-valve turbo/intercooled I4. MPI.Passive BeltsMX-6 GT ('90-'92) [US-built models]AMazda FS 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI.Manual Belts & Driver-side airbag626 DX, LX, MX-6 [base model] ('93) [US-built models]BMazda KL-DE 2.5-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI.Manual Belts & Driver-side airbag626 ES, MX-6 LS ('93) [US-built models]CMazda FS 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI.Manual Belts & Dual front airbags626 DX, LX ('94-'98), 626 LX ('99-'02), 626 ES ('99-'01), MX-6 [base model] ('94-'97) [US-built models]DMazda KL-DE 2.5-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI.Manual Belts & Dual front airbags626 LX-V6, ES V6 ('94-'97), MX-6 LS ('94-'97), MX-6 M Edition ('96) [US-built models]DMazda KL-G4 2.5-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI.Manual Belts & Dual front airbags626 LX-V6, ES V6 ('98-'02) [US-built models]EMazda FS 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI.Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags626 LX ('00-'02), ES ('00-'01) [US-built models]FMazda KL-G4 2.5-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI.Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags626 LX-V6 ('00-'01), 626 ES V6 ('00-'02) [US-built models]1Mazda JE 3.0-liter SOHC, 18-valve V6. MPI.Manual Belts929 ('88-'89)2Mazda JE 3.0-liter SOHC, 18-valve V6. MPI.Passive Belts929 ('90-'91)4Mazda JE-ZE 3.0-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI.Passive Belts929 S ('90-'91)1Mazda JE-ZE 3.0-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI.Manual Belts & Dual front airbags929 ('92-'95)1Mazda KL-DE 2.5-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI.Manual Belts & Dual front airbagsMillenia ('95-'00)2Mazda KJ-ZEM 2.3-liter DOHC, 24-valve Lysholm supercharged/twin intercooled Miller Cycle V6. MPI.Manual Belts & Dual front airbagsMillenia S ('95-'00)1Mazda KL-DE 2.5-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI.Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbagsMillenia ('01-'02)2Mazda KJ-ZEM 2.3-liter DOHC, 24-valve Lysholm supercharged/twin intercooled Miller Cycle V6. MPI.Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbagsMillenia S ('01-'02)1Mazda B6-ME 1.6-liter SOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI.Passive BeltsMX-3 ('92-'93)2Mazda K8-DE 1.8-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI.Passive BeltsMX-3 GS ('92-'93)5Mazda B6-D 1.6-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI.Manual Belts & Dual front airbagsMX-3 ('94-'95)6Mazda K8-DE 1.8-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI.Manual Belts & Dual front airbagsMX-3 GS ('94)1Mazda B6-ZE (RS) 1.6-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI.Manual Belts and Driver-side airbagMX-5 Miata ('90-'93)3Mazda BP-ZE 1.8-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI.Manual Belts and Dual front airbagsMX-5 Miata ('94-'97)3Mazda BP-4W 1.8-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI.Manual Belts and Dual front airbagsMX-5 Miata ('99-'00)3Mazda BP-Z3 1.8-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT.Manual Belts and Dual front airbagsMX-5 Miata ('01-'05)4Mazda BP-4W 1.8-liter DOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. MPI.Manual Belts and Dual front airbagsMazdaspeed MX-5 Miata ('04-'05)1Mazda 12A 1.1-liter (1146cc) 2-rotor rotary engine. 4-bbl. carb.Manual BeltsRX-7 ('81-'85)2Mazda 13B 1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection.Manual BeltsRX-7 GSL-SE ('84-'85)1Mazda 13B 1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection.Manual BeltsRX-7 ('86-'88)2Mazda 13B-T 1.3-liter turbo/intercooled 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection.Manual BeltsRX-7 Turbo II ('87-'88)1Mazda 13B 1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection.Passive BeltsRX-7 coupe ('89-'91)2Mazda 13B-T 1.3-liter turbo/intercooled 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection.Passive BeltsRX-7 Turbo II coupe ('89-'91)1Mazda 13B 1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection.Manual BeltsRX-7 convertible ('89)2Mazda 13B 1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection.Manual Belts and Driver-side airbagRX-7 convertible ('90-'91)1Mazda 13B-REW 1.3-liter sequential twin-turbo/intercooled 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection.Manual Belts & Driver-side airbagRX-7 ('93)3Mazda 13B-REW 1.3-liter sequential twin-turbo/intercooled 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection.Manual Belts & Dual front airbagsRX-7 ('94-'95)
Engine/GVWR
Applies to Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles using Mazda-style VIN structure from 1981-2000.
+Position 8VIN codeEngineGVWR classApplication1Mazda G6 2.6-liter SOHC, 12-valve I4. MPI.Class C: 4,001 – 5,000 lbs.MPV 2wd ('89-'94)2Mazda JE 3.0-liter SOHC, 18-valve V6. MPI.Class D: 5,001 – 6,000 lbs.MPV V6 2wd ('89-'98)3Mazda JE 3.0-liter SOHC, 18-valve V6. MPI.Class D: 5,001 – 6,000 lbs.MPV V6 4wd ('89-'98)GMazda 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.
+Position 8VIN codeEngineRestraint SystemGVWR classApplicationGMazda GY-DE/Ford Duratec 25 2.5-liter (2498cc) DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI.Manual Belts & Dual front airbagsClass D: 5,001 – 6,000 lbs.MPV DX, LX ('01)YMazda GY-DE/Ford Duratec 25 2.5-liter (2498cc) DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI.Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbagsClass D: 5,001 – 6,000 lbs.MPV LX (opt.), ES ('01)AMazda AJ-DE/Ford Duratec 30 3.0-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI.Manual Belts & Dual front airbagsClass D: 5,001 – 6,000 lbs.MPV LX ('02-'06), LX-SV ('03, '05-'06)JMazda AJ-DE/Ford Duratec 30 3.0-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI.Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbagsClass 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.
+Position 8VIN codeEngineGVWRBrake SystemApplication1 (Pos. 4-5 is UC)Mazda MA 2.0-liter SOHC, 8-valve I4. 2-bbl. carb.Class C: 4,001 – 5,000 lbs.HydraulicB2000 ('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.HydraulicB2200 diesel ('82-'84)1Mazda FE 2.0-liter SOHC, 8-valve I4. 2-bbl. carb.Class C: 4,001 – 5,000 lbs.HydraulicB2000 ('86-'87)2Mitsubishi 4G54 2.6-liter SOHC, 8-valve I4. 2-bbl. carb.Class C: 4,001 – 5,000 lbs.HydraulicB2600 ('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.HydraulicB2200 ('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.HydraulicB2200 ('90-'93: CA emissions)4Mazda G6 2.6-liter SOHC, 12-valve I4. MPI.Class C: 4,001 – 5,000 lbs.HydraulicB2600i ('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.
+Position 6VIN codeRestraint SystemApplication1Manual Belts & Dual front airbagsMazda 3 ('04-'08)3Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags, front to rear side curtain airbagsMazda 3 [optional] ('04-'08), Mazda 3 ('09)1Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags, front to rear side curtain airbagsRX-8 ('04-'11), Mazdaspeed 6 ('06-'07), Mazda 3 ('10-'18), Mazda 2 ('11-'14), Mazda 6 ('14-'21)BManual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags, front to rear side curtain airbagsScion iA ('16), Toyota Yaris iA ('17-'18), Toyota Yaris sedan ('19-'20), Toyota Yaris hatchback ('20)2Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbagsMX-5 Miata ('06-'15)AManual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbagsMX-5 Miata ('16-), Fiat 124 Spider ('17-'20)2Manual Belts & Dual front airbags, front side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags for all 3 rowsMazda 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 codeDescriptionApplication24-dr. sedanMazda 3 sedan ('04-'09), Mazdaspeed 6 ('06-'07)S4-dr. sedanMazda 3 sedan ('10)45-dr. hatchbackMazda 3 5-d ('04-'09)H5-dr. hatchbackMazda 3 5-d ('10), Mazda 2 ('11)Z4-dr. sedanToyota Scion iA ('16)Y4-dr. sedanToyota Yaris iA ('17-'18), Yaris sedan ('19-'20)J5-dr. hatchbackToyota Yaris hatchback ('20)52-dr. convertibleMX-5 Miata ('06-'09)E2-dr. convertibleMX-5 Miata ('10), Fiat 124 Spider ('17-'20)62-dr. hardtop convertibleMX-5 Miata PRHT ('07-'09)F2-dr. hardtop convertibleMX-5 Miata PRHT ('10)74-dr. coupeRX-8 ('04-'09)C4-dr. coupeRX-8 ('10)94-dr. wagonMazda 5 ('06-'09)W4-dr. wagonMazda 5 ('10)
Applies to Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles using Mazda-style VIN structure from 2004-2010 except '04-'06 MPV.
+Position 7VIN codeDescriptionApplication84-dr. wagonCX-9 ('07-'09)M4-dr. wagonCX-9 ('10)94-dr. wagonCX-7 ('07-'09)W4-dr. wagonCX-7 ('10)
Engine
Applies to models using Mazda-style VIN structure from 2004- except '04-'05 MX-5 Miata and '04-'06 MPV.
+Position 8VIN codeEngineApplicationYMazda MZR ZY-VE 1.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT.Mazda 2 - Federal emissions ('11-'14)ZMazda MZR ZY-VE 1.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT.Mazda 2 - CA emissions ('11-'14)VMazda 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)FMazda MZR LF-DE 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI.Mazda 3 i ('04-'05)FMazda 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)GMazda 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)7Mazda 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)8Mazda 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)3Mazda MZR L3-VE 2.3-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT.Mazda 3 s ('04-'05)3Mazda MZR L3-VE 2.3-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT.Mazda 3 s for Federal emissions ('06-'09)4Mazda MZR L3-VE 2.3-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT.Mazda 3 s for CA emissions ('06-'09)5Mazda MZR L5-VE 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT.Mazda 3 s for Federal emissions ('10-'13)6Mazda MZR L5-VE 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT.Mazda 3 s for CA emissions ('10-'11)6Mazda MZR L5-VE 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT.Mazda 3 s for CA emissions - PZEV ('12-'13)9Mazda MZR L5-VE 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT.Mazda 3 s for CA emissions- LEV2 ('12-'13)LMazda MZR L3-VDT 2.3-liter DOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT.Mazdaspeed 3 for Federal emissions ('07-'09)MMazda MZR L3-VDT 2.3-liter DOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT.Mazdaspeed 3 for CA emissions ('07-'09)3Mazda MZR L3-VDT 2.3-liter DOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT.Mazdaspeed 3 for Federal emissions ('10-'13)4Mazda MZR L3-VDT 2.3-liter DOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT.Mazdaspeed 3 for CA emissions ('10-'13)7Mazda 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)3Mazda 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)LMazda Skyactiv-G 2.5 PY-VPS 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT.Mazda 3 2.5 ('19-'22)MMazda 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-)YMazda 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-)LMazda MZR L3-VDT 2.3-liter DOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT.Mazdaspeed 6 ('06-'07)5Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.5 PY-VPS 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT.Mazda 6 - PZEV emissions ('14-'15)6Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.5 PY-VPS 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT.Mazda 6 - ULEV emissions ('14-'15)5Mazda 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)MMazda 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)YMazda 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)FMazda MZR LF-VE 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT.MX-5 Miata ('06-'15)7Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.0 PE-VPS 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT.MX-5 Miata ('16-)KFiat FIRE 1.4-liter SOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. MPI. Multiair. (FCA Engine Order Code: EAM).Fiat 124 Spider ('17-'20)3Mazda 13B-MSP Renesis 1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection. 6-port.RX-8 w/manual transmission ('04-'05)NMazda 13B-MSP Renesis 1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection. 4-port.RX-8 w/automatic transmission ('04-'05)3Mazda 13B-MSP Renesis 1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection. 6-port.RX-8 [both transmissions] ('06-'08)4Mazda 13B-MSP Renesis 1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection. 6-port.RX-8 w/manual transmission for Federal emissions ('09-'11)2Mazda 13B-MSP Renesis 1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection. 6-port.RX-8 w/manual transmission for CA emissions ('09-'11)PMazda 13B-MSP Renesis 1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection. 6-port.RX-8 w/automatic transmission for Federal emissions ('09-'11)MMazda 13B-MSP Renesis 1.3-liter 2-rotor rotary engine. Fuel injection. 6-port.RX-8 w/automatic transmission for CA emissions ('09-'11)3Mazda MZR L3-VE 2.3-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT.Mazda 5 - Federal emissions ('06-'10)LMazda MZR L3-VE 2.3-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT.Mazda 5 - CA emissions ('06-'10)LMazda MZR L5-VE 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT.Mazda 5 ('12-'15 & '16-'17 in Canada)7Mazda 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)7Mazda 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)LMazda 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)MMazda 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)YMazda 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)EMazda Skyactiv-G 2.0 PE-VPS 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT.Mazda CX-5 ('13-'16)YMazda Skyactiv-G 2.5 PY-VPS 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT.Mazda CX-5 ('14-'16)7Mazda 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)LMazda 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)MMazda 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)YMazda 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)2Mazda 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)MMazda 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-)YMazda 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-)WMazda 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-)5Mazda MZR L5-VE 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT.Mazda CX-7 i - Federal emissions ('10-'12)MMazda MZR L5-VE 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve I4. MPI. Intake VVT.Mazda CX-7 i - CA emissions ('10-'12)3Mazda 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)LMazda 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)YMazda MZI CY-DE/Ford Cyclone (Duratec 35) 3.5-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI. Intake VVT (iVCT).Mazda CX-9 - Federal emissions ('07)CMazda MZI CY-DE/Ford Cyclone (Duratec 35) 3.5-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6. MPI. Intake VVT (iVCT).Mazda CX-9 - CA emissions ('07)AMazda 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)VMazda 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)YMazda Skyactiv-G 2.5T PY-VPTS 2.5-liter DOHC, 16-valve turbo/intercooled I4. Direct injection. Intake VVT.Mazda CX-9 ('16-'23)AMazda 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-)DMazda 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-)CMazda 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-)BMazda e-Skyactiv MH front electric motor and lithium-ion battery pack. Fwd.Mazda MX-30 EV ('22-'23 & '24 in Canada)
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Check digit
Model Year (Pos. 10):
Model year
Assembly Plant (Pos. 11)
CodeDescription0Hiroshima, Japan1Hofu, Yamaguchi prefecture, Japan5Flat Rock, Michigan, US (Mazda Motor Manufacturing USA/AutoAlliance International)KFord Kansas City Assembly (Claycomo, Missouri) (Tribute '01-'11)MSalamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico (Mazda de Mexico Vehicle Operation) (Mazda models)NHuntsville, Alabama, US (Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA) (CX-50 '23-)PFord Twin Cities Assembly (St. Paul, Minnesota) (B-series pickup '05-'09 & '10 in Canada)TFord Edison Assembly (Edison, New Jersey) (B-series pickup '94-'04)UFord Louisville Assembly (Louisville, Kentucky) (Navajo '91-'94)YSalamanca, 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 & Israel 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