Eric
12-06-2004, 10:24 PM
My Decoding of Mazda3 VINs (Vehicle Information Numbers) runs as follows:
Typical VIN is something like JM1BK143X51xxxxxx
Digit 1, J = Japan
2-3, M1 = Mazda
4, B = Restraint System: Belts, Active Airbag
5, K = Mazda3
6, 1 = Transmission: 1 = Manual, 3 = Automatic
7, 4 = Body Style: 4 = Hatchback, 2 = Sedan
8, 3 = Engine: 3 = 2.3L, F= 2.0L
9, X = Check digit: calculated from the others digits to guarantee a valid VIN
10, 5 = Style Year: 5 = 2005, 4 = 2004
11, 1 = Assembly Plant: 1 = Hofu, Yamaaguchi, Japan
12-17, xxxxxx = Product Sequence Number: Unique serial number for each car.
Can anyone add to this, or contradict it by providing a VIN that demonstrates that some
part of this decoding is obviously wrong?
Many Thanks
Eric
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2005 Mazda3 Sport GT, MT, Titanium Gray.
At Sea as we speak.
Typical VIN is something like JM1BK143X51xxxxxx
Digit 1, J = Japan
2-3, M1 = Mazda
4, B = Restraint System: Belts, Active Airbag
5, K = Mazda3
6, 1 = Transmission: 1 = Manual, 3 = Automatic
7, 4 = Body Style: 4 = Hatchback, 2 = Sedan
8, 3 = Engine: 3 = 2.3L, F= 2.0L
9, X = Check digit: calculated from the others digits to guarantee a valid VIN
10, 5 = Style Year: 5 = 2005, 4 = 2004
11, 1 = Assembly Plant: 1 = Hofu, Yamaaguchi, Japan
12-17, xxxxxx = Product Sequence Number: Unique serial number for each car.
Can anyone add to this, or contradict it by providing a VIN that demonstrates that some
part of this decoding is obviously wrong?
Many Thanks
Eric
--
2005 Mazda3 Sport GT, MT, Titanium Gray.
At Sea as we speak.