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Engine/vin ID Mazda 626 GC

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VIN Code Identification. Scheme 1

Scheme 1: VIN Code Identification

VIN CODE EXPLANATION

Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label in (Scheme 1). The legend listed below will also be found in (Scheme 1).

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped on a metal plate attached to top left side of dashboard and is visible through windshield from outside vehicle.

SAMPLE VIN

  1. VIN #: 1 M 2 U F 1 1 1 1 D 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.
  2. Digit: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17.

VIN DEFINITION

  1. 1: Manufacturing Country - 1 = USA
  2. 2: Make - M = Mazda Motors Corp. of Japan
  3. 3: Type - V = Car
  4. 4-5: Model GB = 626 1981-87 GC = 626 1983-87 GD = 626 1988, MX-6 1988
  5. 6-7: Body Style 22 = 4 Door Sedan 24 = 5 Door Hatchback 31 = 2 Door Coupe
  6. 8: Modification Code - 1 = Not Specified By Manufacturer
  7. 9: VIN Check Digit - 1 = Constant For All Models
  8. 10: Vehicle Model Year D = 1983 E = 1984 G = 1986 H = 1987 J = 1988
  9. 11: Assembly Plant 0 = Hiroshima, Japan 1 = Yamaguchi, Japan 5 = Flatrock, USA
  10. 12-17: Serial Number - 000001 = Sequential Production Number