The company's model codes form the fifth and sixth characters of the VIN on post-1981 vehicles. The first character is a letter representing the model family, while the second is a sequential letter for subsequent models. For example, the Mazda N family used by the Mazda Miata started at NA and was updated in 1998 to NB and in 2006 to NC. The 2016 and newer MX-5s are designated ND.
Mazda generally starts car model codes at the letter "A", but van and truck variants often get different names, usually starting at "V".
Note: The US-built Mazda6 and Tribute do not use the Mazda model code in the VIN; in its place is an AutoAlliance code. Instead of the model code letter, position four in the VIN specifies the vehicle's safety systems, and position five specifies the marque, due to being built in a multi-brand facility.
Old VINsedit
Prior to 1981, Mazda used a different VIN format and model code naming scheme. The model families were given two characters, and the model a third, based on their names.
This is the first showing of Mazda's SS (self-stabilizing) rear suspension. The two lower parallel links of the rear strut are designed to induce toe-in on the rear tire on the outer side of the curve (e.g. right turn - left rear tire).
GC used Mazda's first front-wheel drivemid-size car platform. Available body styles were the two-door coupe, four-door sedan, and five-door hatchback. The Ford Telstar hatchback version was called the TX5: there was no Telstar version of the coupe. Production was in Japan, with local assembly in Australia (Telstar only), New Zealand, Taiwan and South Africa, where the model continued in production until 1993.
The Japanese market Mazda Capella never used the GE's platform. Rather, a new model (the Mazda Cronos) was introduced alongside the Capella, while the Capella continued on an updated version of the GC's platform until 1993 and was then moved to a new platform for the CG from 1994 through 1997. Basis for Ford Probe, Kia Credos and Kia Carnival. As Ford and Mazda shared engineering technologies, the GE's platform is related to the Ford CDW27/CD162/CD132, used for the Ford Mondeo and Jaguar X-Type.
The Capella and 626 were again reunited as the GF in 1997. An updated station wagon version, the GW, was finally introduced as well. See Ford CD2 platform.
The rear multi-link suspension is remarkably similar to the "E type" found in the HC's platform. Although also similar to Ford's own design, Mazda engineers said this is a revival of the "E type" multi-link. Basis for Besturn B70.
Introduced in 2008, GH uses a retuned and revised version of the preceding GG chassis. See Ford CD3 platform. The code GH is also used for the first generation Mazda CX-5, though it primarily uses KE.
The HB was introduced in 1981 as the Mazda Cosmocoupe and Mazda Luce/929sedan. The Luce was updated in 1986, with the 929 following the next year for some markets, but the Cosmo continued on until 1989.
The JC uses a totally new platform developed for 1990s and is unique to the JC Cosmo. Its closest cousin is the HD-929 from 1991 to 1995. It was a major update from the previous HB Cosmo's platform.
The NA utilized many components in-house, such as the 323/Familia/Protegé engine and 323 GTX differential (1.6L), RX-7 FC (non-turbo) differential (1.8L) and transmission, but the chassis was unique.
The NB was very close to the NA mechanically. Most changes were related to the vehicle systems, including electrical wiring and a new generation of the Mazda B engine.
The NC utilized a shortened version of the SE RX-8's platform. Many suspension and braking components are interchangeable with the RX-8, while some interior components are shared with the Mazda6, Mazda3 and CX-7.
NF uses a variant of the ND's platform for the 2016 Fiat 124 Spider. While the platform design is similar, the sheet metal and drivetrain are completely different, using the Fiat 1.4 MultiAir turbo 4 cylinder and an updated Mazda NC 6-speed manual transmission.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources List of Mazda model codes news newspapers books scholar JSTOR October 2021 Learn how and when to remove this template message This list of Mazda model codes describes following model codes which have been used by Mazda since the 1980s Contents 1 Naming scheme 1 1 Old VINs 2 Model codes 3 See also 4 Notes 5 ReferencesNaming scheme editThe company s model codes form the fifth and sixth characters of the VIN on post 1981 vehicles The first character is a letter representing the model family while the second is a sequential letter for subsequent models For example the Mazda N family used by the Mazda Miata started at NA and was updated in 1998 to NB and in 2006 to NC The 2016 and newer MX 5s are designated ND Mazda generally starts car model codes at the letter A but van and truck variants often get different names usually starting at V Note The US built Mazda6 and Tribute do not use the Mazda model code in the VIN in its place is an AutoAlliance code Instead of the model code letter position four in the VIN specifies the vehicle s safety systems and position five specifies the marque due to being built in a multi brand facility Old VINs edit Prior to 1981 Mazda used a different VIN format and model code naming scheme The model families were given two characters and the model a third based on their names The following pre 1981 model groups are known M1 Familia S1 Capella Savanna SA2 Savanna RX 7 LA Luce CD Cosmo PA1 PA2 ProceedThe next digit of the VIN specified the engine 0 10A 10B 2 12A 12B 3 13A 13BModel codes editB codes for compact front wheel drive cars Code Vehicles Years DescriptionBD Mazda Familia Mazda 323 Mazda GLC 1980 1986 This is the first showing of Mazda s SS self stabilizing rear suspension The two lower parallel links of the rear strut are designed to induce toe in on the rear tire on the outer side of the curve e g right turn left rear tire BE Ford Laser 1981 1985 Rebadged version of BD BV Mazda Familia Mazda 323 station wagon citation needed 1981 1986 BV was an updated version of the preceding FA4 generation sold alongside the newer BD sedan and coupe BF Mazda Familia Mazda 323 Mazda Etude 1 Ford Laser 1 sedan hatchback cabriolet 1985 2004 The self stabilizing suspension was updated Basis for Mercury Tracer and Ford Mercury Capri BW Mazda Familia Mazda 323 Ford Laser station wagon 2 1986 1994 BW is a station wagon version of BF BG Mazda Familia Mazda 323 Mazda Protege Eunos 100 Ford Laser citation needed 1989 2004 Basis for the North American Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer BH Mazda Familia Ford Laser 3 1994 2000BA Mazda 323 Mazda Protege 3 1994 2001BJ Mazda Familia Mazda 323 Mazda Protege Ford Laser Lidea 4 1998 2002 The BJ was updated with a lower moment of roll for improved steering better chassis rigidity and new engines and transmissions citation needed BK Mazda3 Mazda Axela 2003 2014 Used the Ford C1 platform which was jointly engineered by Mazda Volvo and Ford 5 BL Mazda3 Mazda Axela 2009 2013 BL is partially based on the Ford C1 platform which was jointly engineered by Mazda Volvo and Ford BM Mazda3 Mazda Axela 2013 2015 BM rides on the new clean sheet SkyActiv chassis architecture BN 2015 2018 BN is the facelifted version of BM 6 BY Mazda Axela Hybrid 2013 2018 BY is the hybrid version of BM and BN exclusive to the Japanese market 7 BP Mazda3 2019 presentC codes for mid size front wheel drive cars a Code Vehicles Years DescriptionCA Mazda Xedos 6 Eunos 500 1992 1999 The CA was developed for Mazda s new upmarket Eunos brand CB Mazda Lantis Mazda 323F 1993 1998 Uses a different platform from BH the other 323 models CG Mazda Capella Ford Telstar II 1 1994 1996 CG was very closely related to its predecessors The CG was designed with a slimmer body than previous models to be marketable in Japan 8 CP Mazda Premacy Ford Ixion 4 1999 2002CR Mazda5 Mazda Premacy 2004 2010CC Mazda Biante 2008 2018CW Mazda5 Mazda Premacy 2010 2018D codes for subcompact car front wheel drive cars Code Vehicles Years DescriptionDA Ford Festiva Mazda 121 1986 1993 Also badged as the Kia Pride DB Autozam Revue Mazda 121 Mazda Revue 1990 1996DW Mazda Demio Mazda 121 Ford Festiva Mini Wagon 4 1996 2002 Based on the DB DY Mazda2 Mazda Demio 2002 2007 Platform co engineered with Ford which uses it as their B1 platform 9 DC Mazda Verisa 2004 2015DE Mazda2 Mazda Demio 10 2007 2014 Platform co engineered with Ford which uses it as their B3 platform 11 9 DHDJ Mazda2 Mazda Demio hatchback 12 2014 presentDL Mazda2 Mazda Demio sedan 12 DK Mazda CX 3 2014 presentDM Mazda CX 30 2019 presentDR Mazda MX 30 2020 present Based on the DM E codes for mid size crossovers originally subcompact front wheel drive coupes b Code Vehicles Years DescriptionEC Mazda MX 3 Autozam AZ 3 Eunos Presso 1991 1997 Based on the BG EP Mazda Tribute Ford Escape 4 2000 2012 Uses Ford s CD2 platform which is based on the GF ER Mazda CX 7 2006 2012F codes for rotary wankel engine sports cars Code Vehicles Years DescriptionFB Mazda RX 7 Mazda Savanna RX 7 1981 1985 The FB chassis was a new name for the SA2 used in the 1979 1980 RX 7 VIN FC Mazda RX 7 Mazda Savanna RX 7 1986 1991 Also served as the basis for the Mazda MX 5 s NA s platform FD Mazda RX 7 ɛ fini RX 7 1991 2002SE Mazda RX 8 2 2003 2011 The SE s platform was the last platform used for a rotary engine based vehicle It also served as the basis for the Mazda MX 5 NC s platform FEG codes for mid size front wheel drive cars Code Vehicles Years DescriptionGC Mazda Capella Mazda 626 Ford Telstar 3 1982 1987 GC used Mazda s first front wheel drive mid size car platform Available body styles were the two door coupe four door sedan and five door hatchback The Ford Telstar hatchback version was called the TX5 there was no Telstar version of the coupe Production was in Japan with local assembly in Australia Telstar only New Zealand Taiwan and South Africa where the model continued in production until 1993 GD Mazda Capella Mazda 626 Mazda MX 6 Ford Telstar 1 sedan liftback coupe 1987 1991 The updated GD was introduced in 1987 in Japan and later elsewhere It spawned a station wagon variant the GV Production in the United States started at the AutoAlliance International plant in Flat Rock Michigan Basis for the Ford Probe GV Mazda Capella Mazda 626 Ford Telstar 1 station wagon 1988 1996 The station wagon and van versions use a modified version of the GD s platform GE Mazda 626 Mazda Cronos Mazda MX 6 ɛ fini MS 6 Autozam Clef Ford Telstar 1 1991 1997 The Japanese market Mazda Capella never used the GE s platform Rather a new model the Mazda Cronos was introduced alongside the Capella while the Capella continued on an updated version of the GC s platform until 1993 and was then moved to a new platform for the CG from 1994 through 1997 Basis for Ford Probe Kia Credos and Kia Carnival As Ford and Mazda shared engineering technologies the GE s platform is related to the Ford CDW27 CD162 CD132 used for the Ford Mondeo and Jaguar X Type GF Mazda Capella Mazda 626 Ford Telstar 1 sedan liftback 1997 2002 The Capella and 626 were again reunited as the GF in 1997 An updated station wagon version the GW was finally introduced as well See Ford CD2 platform GW Mazda Capella Mazda 626 Ford Telstar 1 station wagon The station wagon and van versions use a modified version of the GF s platform GG Mazda6 Mazda Atenza sedan liftback 2002 2007 American built Mazda6s use the 1YV prefix on the VIN See Ford CD3 platform The rear multi link suspension is remarkably similar to the E type found in the HC s platform Although also similar to Ford s own design Mazda engineers said this is a revival of the E type multi link Basis for Besturn B70 GY Mazda6 Mazda Atenza station wagon GY is a station wagon version of GG GH Mazda6 Mazda Atenza sedan liftback 2007 2016 Introduced in 2008 GH uses a retuned and revised version of the preceding GG chassis See Ford CD3 platform The code GH is also used for the first generation Mazda CX 5 though it primarily uses KE GZ Mazda6 Mazda Atenza station wagon 2007 2012 GZ is a station wagon version of GH GJ Mazda6 Mazda Atenza 2012 2015 Basis for the Hongqi H5 GL 2016 present GL is a refreshed version of GJ 13 GK Mazda CX 4 14 2016 presentH codes for full size rear wheel drive cars c Code Vehicles Years DescriptionHB Mazda Luce Mazda 929 Mazda Cosmo 1981 1989 The HB was introduced in 1981 as the Mazda Cosmo coupe and Mazda Luce 929 sedan The Luce was updated in 1986 with the 929 following the next year for some markets but the Cosmo continued on until 1989 HV Mazda Luce Legato Mazda 929L station wagon 2 1983 1987 HV was an updated version of the preceding LA4 generation sold alongside the newer HB sedan and coupe HC Mazda Luce Mazda 929 1986 1991 A new Mazda Luce 929 sedan appeared in 1986 as the HC The export version 929 lagged for some markets and the HB Cosmo continued unchanged HD Mazda Sentia Mazda 929 ɛ fini MS 9 1991 1995 The Luce nameplate was retired in favor of Sentia but the H codes continued with the 1991 HD revision HE Mazda Sentia Mazda 929 1995 1998 Export of the 929 was halted after the HD and the ɛ fini marque was gone as well but the Mazda Sentia continued for one more generation J codes for full size rear wheel drive cars d e Code Vehicles Years DescriptionJC Eunos Cosmo 1990 1995 The JC uses a totally new platform developed for 1990s and is unique to the JC Cosmo Its closest cousin is the HD 929 from 1991 to 1995 It was a major update from the previous HB Cosmo s platform K codes for crossovers Code Vehicles Years DescriptionKE Mazda CX 5 2 2012 2017KF Mazda CX 5 2017 presentKG Mazda CX 8 2018 present KG is a long wheelbase variant of KF KH Mazda CX 60 2022 presentKK Mazda CX 90 2023 presentL codes for front wheel drive minivans f Code Vehicles Years DescriptionLV Mazda MPV ɛ fini MPV 1988 1995 The LV uses a rear wheel drive platform with an all wheel drive option based on the Mazda Luce HC LW Mazda MPV 1996 2006 The LW uses a front wheel drive platform with an all wheel drive option in some markets based on the Mazda Capella GF LY Mazda8 Mazda MPV 2006 2016 The LY uses a front wheel drive platform with an all wheel drive option in the Japanese market based on the Mazda Atenza Sport Wagon GY M codes for mid size front wheel drive cars g Code Vehicles YearsMA Mazda Persona Eunos 300 1988 1992MB ɛ fini MS 8 1992 1995N codes for front mid engine rear wheel drive sports cars Code Vehicles Years DescriptionNA Mazda MX 5 Eunos Roadster Mazda Miata 1989 1997 The NA utilized many components in house such as the 323 Familia Protege engine and 323 GTX differential 1 6L RX 7 FC non turbo differential 1 8L and transmission but the chassis was unique NB Mazda MX 5 Mazda Roadster Mazda MX 5 Miata 1998 2005 The NB was very close to the NA mechanically Most changes were related to the vehicle systems including electrical wiring and a new generation of the Mazda B engine NC Mazda MX 5 Mazda Roadster Mazda MX 5 Miata 2006 2015 The NC utilized a shortened version of the SE RX 8 s platform Many suspension and braking components are interchangeable with the RX 8 while some interior components are shared with the Mazda6 Mazda3 and CX 7 ND Mazda MX 5 Mazda Roadster Mazda MX 5 Miata 2016 present ND uses a new platform for the fourth generation of the MX 5 NF Fiat 124 Spider Abarth 124 Spider Abarth 124 GT 15 2017 present NF uses a variant of the ND s platform for the 2016 Fiat 124 Spider While the platform design is similar the sheet metal and drivetrain are completely different using the Fiat 1 4 MultiAir turbo 4 cylinder and an updated Mazda NC 6 speed manual transmission NFMNE Abarth 124 Spider Abarth models were originally assigned NE in the VIN before switching to the NF code used by Fiat models 16 S codes for vans Code Vehicles Years DescriptionSE Mazda Bongo Mazda E Series Eunos Cargo Ford Spectron 1 Ford J80 17 3 1986 1999 The code SE is also used on the Mazda RX 8 SSSV 1994 2000SD Mazda Bongo Brawny Mazda E Series Ford J100 17 18 1987 2009 Enlarged variant of SE SS SV SRSG Mazda Bongo Friendee Ford Freda 4 1995 2002SY Mazda Titan Dash 4 2000 2010 SY is a lighter duty 1 ton version of WH SK Mazda Bongo Mazda Bongo Brawny Mazda E Series 1999 2016 Based on the SS SL Mazda Bongo Mazda E Series 2016 2020 The SL is a minor update of SK 18 T codes for mid size models Code Vehicles YearsTA Mazda Millenia Mazda Xedos 9 Eunos 800 19 1995 2003TB Mazda CX 9 2006 2015TC Mazda CX 9 2016 presentU codes for pickup trucks Code Vehicles Years DescriptionUC Mazda B Series Mazda Proceed 2 1981 1985 Designated before 1981 as PE under the old naming scheme UDUE Mazda B Series 20 UF Mazda B Series Mazda Proceed 2 1985 1998UV Mazda Proceed Marvie Ford Raider 21 1991 1996 UN based SUV UN Mazda B Series Mazda Fighter 2 1998 2006Mazda BT 50 2 2006 2011 The UN code was kept over from the fifth generation B Series it replaced 22 CDUP Mazda BT 50 18 2011 2014 Based on the Ford Ranger UR 2015 2020 UR is the facelifted version of UP TF Mazda BT 50 2020 present Based on the Isuzu D Max V codes for compact crossovers Vehicles YearsVA Mazda CX 50 2022 presentW codes for large cabover vehicles Code Vehicles Years DescriptionWE Mazda Titan Mazda T Series Ford Trader 23 1987 1989WG 1989 1999 Minor refresh 24 WV Mazda Parkway 3 1987 1995 WE based BusWH Mazda Titan 4 Mazda T Series 2000 2004See also editList of Mazda vehicles List of Mazda enginesNotes edit The C platform is based on Mazda s G platform The E platform is based on Mazda s B platform The Mazda Carol HB Mazda Spiano HF and Mazda Laputa HP use the Suzuki H platform not the Mazda H platform The J platform is the basis for the Eunos Cosmo GT car The Mazda AZ Offroad JM uses the Suzuki keicar platform not the Mazda J platform The L platform is the basis for the Mazda MPV family The Mazda AZ Wagon MD uses the 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