Still waiting for arrival date on my 3 .... *sigh*.
Have been given a teaser, if you will; just a VIN Code, and I was wondering the breakdown of it.
Could somebody please post it?
Still waiting for arrival date on my 3 .... *sigh*.
Have been given a teaser, if you will; just a VIN Code, and I was wondering the breakdown of it.
Could somebody please post it?
it was discuss somewhere
but I only remember 1st digit such as J,1,2,W meaning:p
From Mazda 3 to Honda Fit to none!!!!
Only two parts I know for sure.
First digit indicates where the car was built \"J\" for Japan..
and the 8th from the end is the model year... 5 for 2005, 4 etc..
Damn you photobucket.....
Well, so far those two pieces of information are correct... it does indeed start with a J, and the 8th digit from the end is indeed a 5.
You may try this to decode the VIN
Ask and you shall receive!
JM1BK12F*40100001 break down:
JM1: Country/Manufacturer/Vehicle type - Japan /Mazda Motor Co Ltd / Passenger Car
BK: Car line code - Mazda3 series
1/2/3: Misc. ID code (1=without side airbags/without curtain airbags)
(2=without side airbags/with curtain airbags)
(3=with side airbags/with side curtain airbags)
2/4: Body style code (2=4 door/4=5 door)
F/3: Engine code (F=2000cc/3=2300cc)
*: Check digit
4/5: Model year code (4=2004/5=2005)
0/1: Assembly plant (0=Hiroshima/1=Hofu)
100001: Production serial number
The check digitis included as a VIN security feature to allow law enforcement verification of the authenticity of a suspected illegal VIN plate.
jswift79 (11-02-2014)
Excellent! Thanks for the information; so at least I know for sure that the car coming my way is in fact a 5door of some sort, with the 2.3 engine.Originally posted by FLIPSPEED
Ask and you shall receive!
JM1BK12F*40100001 break down:
JM1: Country/Manufacturer/Vehicle type - Japan /Mazda Motor Co Ltd / Passenger Car
BK: Car line code - Mazda3 series
1/2/3: Misc. ID code (1=without side airbags/without curtain airbags)
(2=without side airbags/with curtain airbags)
(3=with side airbags/with side curtain airbags)
2/4: Body style code (2=4 door/4=5 door)
F/3: Engine code (F=2000cc/3=2300cc)
*: Check digit
4/5: Model year code (4=2004/5=2005)
0/1: Assembly plant (0=Hiroshima/1=Hofu)
100001: Production serial number
The check digitis included as a VIN security feature to allow law enforcement verification of the authenticity of a suspected illegal VIN plate.
Now if only the dang thing would actually arrive.
Awesome info Flipspeed, thanks!
Sticky????
I sure someone will ask the same Q later:p
I think TM3 really should ad a section for FAQ\'s and how to\'s... There is a lot of info on this site, but it\'s all scattered around!Originally posted by billyfo
Sticky????
I sure someone will ask the same Q later:p
2005 Mazda 3 Sedan - Indigo Blue
2010 MazdaSpeed 3 - Red
Here you go Mark!
Good sticky info...
Why thank you!Originally posted by Jetmech
Good sticky info...
You\'re welcome!