VIN Code Identification. Scheme 1
VIN CODE ID 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).
Sample VIN
- VIN #: J M 2 U F 1 1 1 1 D 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.
- Digit: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17.
VIN Definition
- 1: Manufacturing Country - J = Japan
- 2: Make - M = Mazda Motors Corp. of Japan
- 3: Type - 1 and V = Passenger Car
- 4-5: Model - FB = RX7 1983-88
- 6-7: Body Style 33 = HB RX7 35 = Convertible
- 8: Modification Code - 1 = Not Specified By Manufacturer
- 9: VIN Check Digit - 1 = Constant For All Models
- 10: Vehicle Model Year D = 1983 E = 1984 F = 1985 G = 1986 H = 1987 J = 1988
- 11: Assembly Plant - 0 = Hiroshima, Japan
- 12-17: Serial Number - 000001 = Sequential Production Number