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It's my understanding that if the 2009> is, in fact, a series change vs. a generation change, the only thing that will change in the VIN is the digit representing the year of manufacture.
It's my understanding that if the 2009> is, in fact, a series change vs. a generation change, the only thing that will change in the VIN is the digit representing the year of manufacture.
so in other words, the chassis code is still the same like the past model? SE3P
There are variances on the VIN Number depending where the car is Made for or exported to..
USA in their VIN'S incorporate the MY (Model Year) the UK does not..they have numbers there but they have no meaning...
So the first 3 Alpha Letters JMO or JM1 or JMZ is
World Manufacturer Identifier "JM"..and the 0,1 or Z, the country or region of destination.
Next the FE or SE is the Carline Series ..meaning RX-8, FD is RX-7, FB is RX-7
Next two Numbers mean "Body Code" 17 Means Coupe, so does 10.
Next the 3 or N means Engine Type 3 is the High Power Engine, N is the 4 Port Low power Engine.
Next number 1 or a 2 is 'Minor Change Code' (1 is Series 1, 2 is Series 2), some markets also have a number there for Transmission Type...5 speed or 6 speed.
Next Number is either Model Year, or in some countries that don't use MY..it is No Meaning.
Next Number 0 means the location of where the car is made, all RX-8's are 0, it means Hiroshima Plant.
1 means Hofu Plant, but NO RX-8's are made at Mazda Hofu Plant. The Mazda 3 and 6 are.
Last...the Last 6 numbers are the cars actual Serial Number.
There are variances on the VIN Number depending where the car is Made for or exported to..
USA in their VIN'S incorporate the MY (Model Year) the UK does not..they have numbers there but they have no meaning...
So the first 3 Alpha Letters JMO or JM1 or JMZ is
World Manufacturer Identifier "JM"..and the 0,1 or Z, the country or region of destination.
Next the FE or SE is the Carline Series ..meaning RX-8, FD is RX-7, FB is RX-7
Next two Numbers mean "Body Code" 17 Means Coupe, so does 10.
Next the 3 or N means Engine Type 3 is the High Power Engine, N is the 4 Port Low power Engine.
Next number 1 or a 2 is 'Minor Change Code' (1 is Series 1, 2 is Series 2), some markets also have a number there for Transmission Type...5 speed or 6 speed.
Next Number is either Model Year, or in some countries that don't use MY..it is No Meaning.
Next Number 0 means the location of where the car is made, all RX-8's are 0, it means Hiroshima Plant.
1 means Hofu Plant, but NO RX-8's are made at Mazda Hofu Plant. The Mazda 3 and 6 are.
Last...the Last 6 numbers are the cars actual Serial Number.
Simple Really
thanks for your explanation...actually my chassis number is JMOFE103290300455... I live in Indonesia
AHHH, my car was made exactly 50 RX-8''s before yours..
You also have a Crystal White Pearl, yours is the GT or R3 with Recaro Seats..
You must of bought your car in Australia and put it on a ship to Indonesia?
AHHH, my car was made exactly 50 RX-8''s before yours..
You also have a Crystal White Pearl, yours is the GT or R3 with Recaro Seats..
You must of bought your car in Australia and put it on a ship to Indonesia?
sorry i got wrong number, the true one is JMOFE103290300370. I bought from mazda Indonesia. thanks
Hey there...Got a question about figuring out the meaning of the VIN.
I am following along with your analysis, but what if the 9th digit is different than what you mentioned?
You said that it would be a '1' or a '2' (series 1 or 2) and that some cars may have a '5' or '6'(for 5 or 6-speed). What if it is a '3' or a '7'? Could that be an indication of the type of option package it has? Grand Touring versus Sport?
By the way, I am talking about a 2004 model 6-speed in each case.
Hey there...Got a question about figuring out the meaning of the VIN.
I am following along with your analysis, but what if the 9th digit is different than what you mentioned?
You said that it would be a '1' or a '2' (series 1 or 2) and that some cars may have a '5' or '6'(for 5 or 6-speed). What if it is a '3' or a '7'? Could that be an indication of the type of option package it has? Grand Touring versus Sport?
By the way, I am talking about a 2004 model 6-speed in each case.
Thanks.
No, "packages" are not included in VIN's..
Here you are there are 3 VIN Regions...most of the world...for Mazda
Thanks. I had a feeling this was true, that the VIN says nothing about the options on the car. My insurance company is trying to tell me that while figuring out the payoff on my totaled RX-8. They say my VIN says Sport Package, when I know I have the GT. This gives me the ammo I need to fight back.
I found a list of packages and options for the 2004 RX-8 on cars.com. I will show them that so I can get the extra $$ I need to buy another one.
Dealers can tell more from the code however, e.g. the paint finish of the wheels of my Shinka differing from other trims - not directly from the VIN itself, but they know from their lookup tables based on the year and serial number.
Thanks. I had a feeling this was true, that the VIN says nothing about the options on the car. My insurance company is trying to tell me that while figuring out the payoff on my totaled RX-8. They say my VIN says Sport Package, when I know I have the GT. This gives me the ammo I need to fight back.
I found a list of packages and options for the 2004 RX-8 on cars.com. I will show them that so I can get the extra $$ I need to buy another one.
Thanks again for the info.
James
Could be wrong here for USA...But in Australia..
The Sport (or Basic) Model had fabric covered Seats..
The GT (Luxury here) has Leather Seats (2004 twin Colour Leather)
There are variances on the VIN Number depending where the car is Made for or exported to..
USA in their VIN'S incorporate the MY (Model Year) the UK does not..they have numbers there but they have no meaning...
So the first 3 Alpha Letters JMO or JM1 or JMZ is
World Manufacturer Identifier "JM"..and the 0,1 or Z, the country or region of destination.
Next the FE or SE is the Carline Series ..meaning RX-8, FD is RX-7, FB is RX-7
Next two Numbers mean "Body Code" 17 Means Coupe, so does 10.
Next the 3 or N means Engine Type 3 is the High Power Engine, N is the 4 Port Low power Engine.
Next number 1 or a 2 is 'Minor Change Code' (1 is Series 1, 2 is Series 2), some markets also have a number there for Transmission Type...5 speed or 6 speed.
Next Number is either Model Year, or in some countries that don't use MY..it is No Meaning.
Next Number 0 means the location of where the car is made, all RX-8's are 0, it means Hiroshima Plant.
1 means Hofu Plant, but NO RX-8's are made at Mazda Hofu Plant. The Mazda 3 and 6 are.
Last...the Last 6 numbers are the cars actual Serial Number.
Simple Really
this doesn't make sense to me, I've had 2 rx8s 1xs1 and 1xs2 that start with a 7 in the Vin code, my current 2008 s1 is jmz and chassis is recorded as jmz but the 2004 and 2011 I've previously owned both said se3p chassis number but Vinson start as 7A for both and the engine code you mentioned doesn't make sense on the 2004, perhaps the 4 port 5 speed manual is different coding? I'll attach the details of all 3, 1 is 2004,2008 and 2011 details 2004 4 port 5 speed s1 2011 4 port auto s2 2008 6 port 6 speed
this doesn't make sense to me, I've had 2 rx8s 1xs1 and 1xs2 that start with a 7 in the Vin code, my current 2008 s1 is jmz and chassis is recorded as jmz but the 2004 and 2011 I've previously owned both said se3p chassis number but Vinson start as 7A for both and the engine code you mentioned doesn't make sense on the 2004, perhaps the 4 port 5 speed manual is different coding? I'll attach the details of all 3, 1 is 2004,2008 and 2011 details 2004 4 port 5 speed s1 2011 4 port auto s2 2008 6 port 6 speed
Thanks
