Identification Codes

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Tag Locator

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted on the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN is also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label. If the VIN plate requires replacement, an authorized dealer must contact their respective regional office.

1	World manufacturer identifier
2	Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
3	Vehicle line, series, body type
4	Engine type
5	Check digit
6	Model year
7	Assembly plant
8	Production sequence number

World Manufacturer Identifier

The first 3 vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier.

• 4F2 - Mazda Motor Company, USA, multi-purpose vehicle (MPV)

  Brake Type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

  Fig 4: Locating Brake Type And Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Code

  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

The fourth VIN position is the vehicle brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) code, all vehicles use hydraulic brakes and driver and front passenger air bags.

• C - 4,001-5,000 pounds GVWR with side impact air curtains
• Y - 4,001-5,000 pounds GVWR without side impact air curtains

  Line and Series Code

  Fig 5: Locating Line And Series Code

  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line and series.

• Z02 - Two-wheel drive, DX
• Z92 - Four-wheel drive, DX
• Z04 - Two-wheel drive, LX
• Z94 - Four-wheel drive, LX
• Z06 - Two-wheel drive, ES
• Z96 - Four-wheel drive, ES

  Engine Type

  Fig 6: Locating Engine Type Cylinder Code

  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders code.

• Z - 2.3L, 4-valve, in-line 4 cylinder
• 1 - 3.0L Modular, 6-cylinder, EFI, DOHC

  Check Digit

  Fig 7: Locating Check Digit Code

  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit code.

Model Year

The tenth VIN position is the model year code.

• 8 - 2008

  Assembly Plant

  Fig 9: Locating Assembly Plant Code

  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code.

• K - Kansas City (Claycomo, Missouri)

  Build Sequence

  Fig 10: Locating Build Sequence Number

  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

The last six VIN positions are the production sequence number.

• Tribute - M00001-M99999