Mazda VIN positions in the 2026 filing
Mazda's model year 2026 filing covers 7 Mazda models (Mazda: CX-30, MAZDA3, CX-5, MX-5, CX-70, CX-50, CX-90) with 86 codes.
Model identified by positions 4-5 with the first 3 characters.
| Pos. | What it encodes | Example: Mazda CX-30 |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | Maker code (WMI) | 3MV = MMMdM, Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle |
| 4-5 | Carline | DM = CX-30 |
| 6 | Trim level, restraint system, GVWR class, make | B = 1st row: Seat belt w/ pretensioners, Front air bag, Side air bag, Curtain air bag, Knee air bag 2nd row: Seat belt w/ pretensioner,Curtain air bag, Side air bag (Outer positions) / Seat belt w/o pretensioners(Center position), Class C, 4WD |
| 7 | Trim level, body style, make | X = - (not identified) / Aire Edition / 2.5 T Aire Edition, Wagon |
| 8 | Engine | Y = Mazda, PY Turbo, Gasoline, N/A, Inline, 4, 2.5 L, 227 HP, N/A |
| 9 | Check digit | calculated from the other 16 |
| 10 | Model year | T = 2026 |
| 11 | Assembly plant | M = MMMdM(Mazda Motor Manufacturing de México, S.A. de C.V.); Salamanca, Guanajuato, MEXICO |
| 12-17 | Serial number |
Mazda engine codes, position 8
11 engines across 7 models; a code is valid only with the models listed next to it.
| Code | Engine as printed | Models |
|---|---|---|
| Y | Mazda, PY Turbo, Gasoline, N/A, Inline, 4, 2.5 L, 227 HP, N/A | CX-30, CX-50 |
| L | Mazda, PY, Gasoline, N/A, Inline, 4, 2.5 L, 186 HP, N/A | CX-30, CX-50 |
| Y | PY Turbo, Gasoline, N/A, Inline, 4, 2.5 L, 227 HP, N/A | MAZDA3 |
| L | PY, Gasoline, N/A, Inline, 4, 2.5 L, 186 HP, N/A | MAZDA3 |
| A | Mazda, PY, Gasoline, N/A, Inline, 4, 2.5 L, 187 HP, N/A | CX-5 |
| 7 | PE, Gasoline, N/A, Inline, 4, 2.0L, 181HP, N/A | MX-5 |
| A | PY (PHEV), Gasoline, N/A, Inline, 4, 2.5 L, 189 HP, Plug-in Hybrid | CX-70, CX-90 |
| C | H3 Turbo High power (MHEV), Gasoline, N/A, Inline, 6, 3.3 L, 340 HP, Mild Hybrid | CX-70, CX-90 |
| D | H3 Turbo Standard power (MHEV), Gasoline, N/A, Inline, 6, 3.3 L, 280 HP, Mild Hybrid | CX-70, CX-90 |
| F | PY for SC (PHEV), Gasoline, N/A, Inline, 4, 2.5 L, 189 HP, Plug-in Hybrid | CX-70 |
| W | Toyota, CW, Gasoline, N/A, Inline, 4, 2.5 L, 176 HP, Hybrid Electric Vehicle | CX-50 |
Mazda maker codes (first 3 characters)
| Code | Manufacturer | Type |
|---|---|---|
| JM1 | MAZDA | Passenger Car |
| JM3 | MAZDA | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle |
| 3MV | MMMdM | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle |
| 3MZ | MMMdM | Passenger Car |
| 3MD | MMMdM | Passenger Car |
| 7MM | MTMUS | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle |
| JMZ | MAZDA | Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle |
Mazda plant codes (position 11)
| Code | Assembly plant |
|---|---|
| M | MMMdM(Mazda Motor Manufacturing de México, S.A. de C.V.); Salamanca, Guanajuato, MEXICO |
| 0 | MAZDA; Hiroshima, Japan |
| 1 | MAZDA; Hofu, Yamaguchi, Japan |
| N | MTMUS(Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A., Inc.); Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.A. |
Source
"SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENT_VINcoding_26MY_USA_CX-30.pdf" (1/14/2026); "VINcoding_26MY_USA_CX-5.pdf" (12/4/2025); "VINcoding_26MY_USA_MX-5.pdf" (10/23/2025); "VINcoding_26MY_USA_CX-70 update .pdf" (9/8/2025); "VINcoding_26MY_USA_CX-50.pdf" (7/21/2025); "VINcoding_26MY_USA_MAZDA3.pdf" (5/30/2025); "VINcoding_26MY_USA_CX-90.pdf" (5/30/2025) (Mazda Motor Corporation, NHTSA Manufacturer Information Database, retrieved October 2, 2026). Older years and general VIN rules: VIN decoder. Not affiliated with Mazda Motor Corporation.
Questions
How do I decode a Mazda VIN?
Enter all 17 characters. Take the made-up example JM3KM1HA2T0100001: positions 4 to 5 (KM) give CX-5, so it reads as a 2026 Mazda CX-5.
Which VIN character is the engine code on a Mazda?
Position 8. On a model year 2026 Mazda CX-30, Y is Mazda, PY Turbo, Gasoline, N/A, Inline, 4, 2.5 L, 227 HP, N/A. Read it together with the model: codes differ between models and years.
What does JM1 mean on a VIN?
JM1 is MAZDA, Passenger Car.
Which plant built my Mazda?
Position 11 is the plant. In the model year 2026 filing: M is MMMdM(Mazda Motor Manufacturing de México, S.A. de C.V.); Salamanca, Guanajuato, MEXICO; 0 is MAZDA; Hiroshima, Japan; 1 is MAZDA; Hofu, Yamaguchi, Japan.