What WMI codes does Mazda use?

Mazda uses several World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) codes depending on vehicle type and manufacturing country, including: 1YV, 3MZ, JM1, JM3, 7MM.

How can I tell what factory built my Mazda?

The 11th character of your Mazda VIN indicates the assembly plant factory code. Refer to our factory code directory below to identify your vehicle's exact assembly plant.

Are safety recall checks free for Mazda?

Yes! Under federal law, all safety defect repairs issued by Mazda or the NHTSA are performed free of charge at any authorized franchised Mazda dealership.

Japan / USA • Founded 1920

Mazda VIN Decoder & Vehicle Specifications

Mazda passenger vehicles imported from Japan bear JM1, while Japanese crossovers bear JM3. North American CX-50 models built in Huntsville, Alabama bear 7MM.

Character count: 17/17

Mazda WMI Codes

First 3 characters identifying country & division:

1YV 3MZ JM1 JM3 7MM

Assembly Plant Codes (Digit 11)

Code '0':Hiroshima Plant, Japan

Code '1':Hofu Plant, Japan

Code 'M':Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTMUS), Huntsville, Alabama, USA (CX-50)

VIN Locations on Mazda

Lower driver side windshield dashboard plate
Driver B-pillar door frame sticker
Firewall passenger side in engine compartment
Registration document

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Complete Guide to Mazda Vehicle Identification Numbers

Every Mazda vehicle produced for the global marketplace conforms to federal 49 CFR Part 565 and ISO 3779 standards. Decoding your Mazda VIN allows you to verify original equipment specifications, factory trim packages, engine tuning, and active safety recall eligibility.

Where to Inspect the Mazda VIN

Always cross-reference the public VIN plate located on the lower driver-side dashboard through the windshield with the safety certification sticker located on the driver-side B-pillar door shut face. On Mazda vehicles, matching underhood stampings confirms authentic unibody and chassis integrity.

Frequently Asked Questions

On most Mazda vehicles, the VIN is located at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield, on the federal certification label on the driver's door jamb/B-pillar, and stamped on the engine firewall or passenger shock tower.