MODEL COVERAGE
| Model | Body | Engine (1) | Engine ID | Fuel System | Ignition System |
|---|
| B2200 | 11, 12, 2122, 31, 32 | 2.2L (8-Valve) | 3 | 2V/PFI (2) | HEI (2) (3) |
| B2600i | 11, 31, 41 51, 61 | 2.6L (12-Valve) | 4 | PFI | ESA (4) |
| Miata | 35 | 1.6L (16-Valve) | 1 (5) | PFI | ESA (4) |
| MPV | 52, 62 | 2.6L (12-Valve) | 1 | PFI | Magnetic |
| MPV | 52, 62 | 3.0L V6 | 2 | PFI | Magnetic |
| MX-3 | 43 | 1.6L (16-Valve) (5) | 1,2,3,4 | SFI | Hall Sensor (6) |
| MX-6 | 31 | 2.2L (12-Valve) (7) | B, D 2, 4 | PFI | Magnetic (7) |
| Navajo | 44 | 4.0L V6 | X | PFI | DIS (8) |
| Protege | 22 | 1.8L (16-Valve) (9) | 4, 6, 8 | PFI | Magnetic |
| 323 | 23 | 1.6L (8-Valve) | 2, 4 | PFI | Magnetic |
| 626 | 22 | 2.2L (12-Valve) (7) | B, D | PFI | Magnetic (7) |
| 929 | 61 | 3.0L V6 24-Valve | 1 | PFI | Magnetic |
| (1) See illustrations for engine code and serial number location. (2) California models have PFI systems with Electronic Spark Advance (ESA) ignition system. (3) High Energy ignition system (HEI). (4) Electronic Spark Advance (ESA) ignition system. (5) GS model has 1.8L V6 DOHC (24-valve) engine. (6) GS model also has a magnetic sensor on crank pulley. (7) GT model is turbocharged and intercooled with Electronic Spark Advance (ESA) ignition system. (8) Distributorless ignition system (DIS). (9) LX model has 1.8L 4-cyl. DOHC (16-valve) engine. |
| (1) | See illustrations for engine code and serial number location. |
| (2) | California models have PFI systems with Electronic Spark Advance (ESA) ignition system. |
| (3) | High Energy ignition system (HEI). |
| (4) | Electronic Spark Advance (ESA) ignition system. |
| (5) | GS model has 1.8L V6 DOHC (24-valve) engine. |
| (6) | GS model also has a magnetic sensor on crank pulley. |
| (7) | GT model is turbocharged and intercooled with Electronic Spark Advance (ESA) ignition system. |
| (8) | Distributorless ignition system (DIS). |
| (9) | LX model has 1.8L 4-cyl. DOHC (16-valve) engine. |
EXCEPT NAVAJO
Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label.
Sample VIN
Digit: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17.
VIN #: J M 1 B D 2 3 1 7 N 0 5 0 0 0 0 1.
VIN Definition
- 1 - Indicates Nation of Origin.
- 2 - Indicates Manufacturer.
- 3 - Indicates Vehicle Type.
- 4 & 5 - Indicates Model.
- 6 & 7 - Indicates Body Style.
- 8 - Indicates Modification.
- 9 - Indicates Check Digit.
- 10 - Indicates Model Year.
- 11 - Assembly Plant.
- 12-17 - Indicates Production Sequence.
Digit: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17.
VIN #: 4 F 2 D U 4 4 X 7 N U M 0 0 0 0 1
- 1 - Indicates Manufacturer.
- 2 - Indicates Make.
- 3 - Indicates Vehicle Type.
- 4 - Indicates Brake System/GVWR.
- 5-7 - Indicates Model or Line/Series/Chassis/Cab Type.
- 8 - Indicates Engine Type.
- 9 - Indicates Check Digit.
- 10 - Indicates Model Year.
- 11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
- 12 - Indicates Mazda.
- 13-17 - Indicates Production Sequence.
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
| VIN Code | Model Year |
|---|
| L | 1990 |
| M | 1991 |
| N | 1992 |
MODEL YEAR VIN CODE APPLICATION
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Scheme 1: ENGINE CODE LOCATION
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