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-