Introduction: Other Mazda Tribute I

World Manufacturer Identifier - Position 1, 2 & 3

The first 3 numbers in VIN are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Description is as follows

1. JM1 - Japan, Mazda passenger car.
2. 1YV - USA, Mazda passenger car (manufactured by Auto Alliance International (AAI).
3. JM3 - Japan, MPV.
4. 4F2 - USA, MPV (manufactured by Ford Motor Company).

Model, Body Style, Engine & Restraint Code - Positions 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8

Description is as follows

1. NB353 - MX-5 Miata, with driver and passenger frontal air bags.
2. TA221 - Millenia 4-door sedan 2.5L, with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact air bags.
3. TA222 - Millenia 4-door sedan 2.3L, with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact air bags.
4. LW28A - MPV 4-door wagon 3.0L, with driver and passenger frontal air bags.
5. LW28J - MPV 4-door wagon 3.0L, with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact air bags.
6. BJ225 - Protege 4-door sedan 2.0L, with driver and passenger frontal air bags.
7. BJ226 - Protege 4-door sedan 2.0L, with driver and passenger frontal air bags.
8. BJ245 - Protege 5-door sedan 2.0L, with driver and passenger frontal air bags.
9. BJ246 - Protege 5-door sedan 2.0L, with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact air bags.
10. GF22C - 626 4-door sedan 2.0L, with driver and passenger frontal air bags.
11. GF22D - 626 4-door sedan 2.5L, with driver and passenger frontal air bags.
12. GF22E - 626 4-door sedan 2.0L, with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact air bags.
13. GF22F - 626 4-door sedan 2.5L, with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact air bags.

Computer-Generated Check Digit - Position 9

The 9th number in VIN is the check digit code (0-9).

Model Year Code - Position 10

The 10th number in VIN is the model year code. Description is as follows

1. Y = 2000
2. 1 = 2001
3. 2 = 2002

Production Sequence Number - Positions 12-17

The 12th through 17th numbers in VIN are the production sequence number. This number is also used as the vehicle serial and warranty number.

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World Manufacturer Identifier - Position 1

The first 3 numbers in VIN are the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Description is as follows

1. 4F2 - Mazda Motors manufactured by Mazda Motor Corporation, multi-purpose vehicle.
2. 4F4 - Mazda Motors manufactured by Ford Motor Company, truck.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) & Restraint Type Code - Position 2

The 4th number in VIN is the restraint type and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) code. Description is as follows

1. B = 3000-4000 Lbs. GVWR, with driver and front passenger side impact air bags.
2. C = 4000-5000 Lbs. GVWR, with driver and front passenger air bags and side impact air bags.
3. U = 3000-4000 Lbs. GVWR, without driver and front passenger side impact air bags.
4. Y = 4000-5000 Lbs. GVWR, without driver and front passenger air bags.

Line, Series & Body Type Code - Position 3

The 5th through 7th numbers in VIN indicate vehicle line and series. Description is as follows

1. U06 = Tribute, 4WD, DX.
2. U07 = Tribute, 2WD, DX.
3. U08 = Tribute, 4WD, LX.
4. U09 = Tribute, 2WD, LX.

Engine Code - Position 4

The 8th number in VIN is the engine displacement and number of cylinders code. Description is as follows

1. B = 2.0L in-line four cylinder (Zetec).
2. D = 2.3L in-line four cylinder EFI.
3. E = 4.0L V6 SOHC, EFI.
4. U = 3.0L (OHV), V6 EFI.
5. 1 = 3.0L V6, Duratec.

Computer-Generated Check Digit - Position 5

The 9th number in VIN is the check digit code (0-9).

Model Year Code - Position 6

The 10th number in VIN is the model year code. Description is as follows

1. Y = 2000
2. 1 = 2001
3. 2 = 2002

Production Sequence Number - Position 8

The 12th through 17th numbers in VIN are the production sequence number. This number is also used as the vehicle serial and warranty number. Description is as follows

1. M00001-N99999 = B-series truck and Tribute.

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