VIN Information

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (VIN)
JM1 EC433 * R0300001-
JM1 EC434 * R0300001-
JM1 EC435 * R0300001-
JM1 EC436 * R0300001-

1ST THROUGH 3RD POSITION
World Manufacturer Identifier
JM1=Mazda Passenger Car, Japan
IYV=Mazda Passenger Car, U.S.A.

4TH AND 5TH POSITIONS
Car Line Code
EC=MX3

6TH AND 7TH POSITIONS
Body Code
43=Coupe

8TH POSITION
Modification Code
A numeric or alpha character. This single digit is reserved for identification of major components, and varies between different models and years.

9TH POSITION
Check Digit
A single digit number which is determined by the sum of a complex mathematical formula when applied to each vehicle's VIN.

10TH POSITION
Model Year
R=1994

11TH POSITION
Assembly Plant
0=Hiroshima

12TH THROUGH 17TH POSITIONS
Production Sequence Number
300001-