List of Mazda model codes
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Template:Short description Template:More citations needed This list of Mazda model codes describes following model codes which have been used by Mazda since the 1980s.
Naming scheme
The company's model codes form the fourth and fifth 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
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:
The next digit of the VIN specified the engine:
Model codes
| Code | Vehicles | Years | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA | Autozam Carol | Template:Nowrap | Shares platform with Suzuki Alto. |
| AC | Autozam Carol | Template:Nowrap | Shares platform with Suzuki Alto. |
| Code | Vehicles | Years | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| BD | Mazda Familia / Mazda 323 / Mazda GLC | Template:Nowrap | 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 | Template:Nowrap | Rebadged version of BD. |
| BV | Mazda Familia / Mazda 323 (station wagon)Template:Citation needed | Template:Nowrap | BV was an updated version of the preceding FA4 generation, sold alongside the newer BD sedan and coupé. |
| BF | Mazda Familia / Mazda 323 / Mazda Étude<ref name=":5">Template:Cite web</ref> / Ford Laser<ref name=":5" /> (sedan, hatchback, cabriolet) | Template:Nowrap | The self stabilizing suspension was updated. Basis for Mercury Tracer and Ford/Mercury Capri. |
| BW | Mazda Familia / Mazda 323 / Ford Laser (station wagon)<ref name=":2" /> | Template:Nowrap | BW is a station wagon version of BF. |
| BG | Mazda Familia / Mazda 323 / Mazda Protegé / Eunos 100 / Ford LaserTemplate:Citation needed | Template:Nowrap | Basis for the North American Ford Escort and Mercury Tracer. |
| BH | Mazda Familia / Ford Laser<ref name=":7" /> | Template:Nowrap | |
| BA | Mazda 323 / Mazda Protegé<ref name=":7" /> | Template:Nowrap | |
| BJ | Mazda Familia / Mazda 323 / Mazda Protegé / Ford Laser Lidea<ref name=":4">Template:Cite book</ref> | Template:Nowrap | The BJ was updated with a lower moment of roll for improved steering, better chassis rigidity, and new engines and transmissions.Template:Citation needed |
| BK | Mazda3 / Mazda Axela | Template:Nowrap | Used the Ford C1 platform, which was jointly engineered by Mazda, Volvo and Ford.<ref name="breakup">Template:Cite web</ref> |
| BL | Mazda3 / Mazda Axela | Template:Nowrap | BL is partially based on the Ford C1 platform, which was jointly engineered by Mazda, Volvo and Ford. |
| BM | Mazda3 / Mazda Axela | Template:Nowrap | BM rides on the new, clean-sheet SkyActiv chassis architecture. JDM Axela still use BM for facelift model. |
| BN | Mazda3 | Template:Nowrap | BN is the facelifted version of BM.<ref name=":1">Template:Cite web</ref> Not applicable for JDM Axela. |
| BY | Mazda Axela Hybrid | Template:Nowrap | BY is the hybrid version of BM and BN, exclusive to the Japanese market.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
| BP | Mazda3 | Template:Nowrap |
| Code | Vehicles | Years | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Mazda Xedos 6 / Eunos 500 | Template:Nowrap | The CA was developed for Mazda's new upmarket Eunos brand. |
| CB | Mazda Lantis / Mazda 323F | Template:Nowrap | Uses a different platform from BH, the other 323 models. |
| CG | Mazda Capella / Ford Telstar II<ref name=":5" /> | Template:Nowrap | CG was very closely related to its predecessors. The CG was designed with a slimmer body than previous models to be marketable in Japan.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
| CP | Mazda Premacy / Ford Ixion<ref name=":4" /> | Template:Nowrap | |
| CR | Mazda5 / Mazda Premacy | Template:Nowrap | |
| CC | Mazda Biante | Template:Nowrap | |
| CW | Mazda5 / Mazda Premacy | Template:Nowrap |
| Code | Vehicles | Years | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| EC | Mazda MX-3 / Autozam AZ-3 / Eunos Presso | Template:Nowrap | Based on the BG. |
| EP | Mazda Tribute / Ford Escape<ref name=":4" /> | Template:Nowrap | Uses Ford's CD2 platform, which is based on the GF. |
| ER | Mazda CX-7 | Template:Nowrap |
| Code | Vehicles | Years | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| FB | Mazda RX-7 / Mazda Savanna RX-7 | Template:Nowrap | 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 | Template:Nowrap | Also served as the basis for the Mazda MX-5's NA's platform. |
| FD | Mazda RX-7 / ɛ̃fini RX-7 | Template:Nowrap | |
| SE | Mazda RX-8<ref name=":2" /> | Template:Nowrap | 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. |
| FE |
| Code | Vehicles | Years | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| GC | Mazda Capella / Mazda 626 / Ford Telstar<ref name=":7" /> | Template:Nowrap | 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<ref name=":5" /> (sedan, liftback, coupé) | Template:Nowrap | 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<ref name=":5" /> (station wagon) | Template:Nowrap | The station wagon and van versions use a modified version of the GD's platform. |
| GE | Mazda 626 / Mazda Cronos / Mazda MX-6 / ɛ̃fini MS-6 / Autozam Clef / Ford Telstar<ref name=":5" /> | Template:Nowrap | 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<ref name=":5" /> (sedan, liftback) | Template:Nowrap | 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<ref name=":5" /> (station wagon) | The station wagon and van versions use a modified version of the GF's platform. | |
| GG | Mazda6 / Mazda Atenza (sedan, liftback) | Template:Nowrap | 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) | Template:Nowrap | 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) | Template:Nowrap | GZ is a station wagon version of GH. |
| GJ | Mazda6 / Mazda Atenza | Template:Nowrap | Basis for the Hongqi H5. |
| GL | Template:Nowrap | GL is a refreshed version of GJ.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | |
| GK | Mazda CX-4<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | Template:Nowrap |
| Code | Vehicles | Years | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB | Mazda Luce / Mazda 929 / Mazda Cosmo | Template:Nowrap | 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)<ref name=":2" /> | Template:Nowrap | HV was an updated version of the preceding LA4 generation, sold alongside the newer HB sedan and coupé. |
| HC | Mazda Luce / Mazda 929 | Template:Nowrap | 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 / ɛ̃fini MS-9 | Template:Nowrap | The Luce nameplate was retired in favor of Sentia, but the H codes continued with the 1991 HD revision. |
| HE | Mazda Sentia / Mazda 929 | Template:Nowrap | Export of the 929 was halted after the HD, and the ɛ̃fini marque was gone as well, but the Mazda Sentia continued for one more generation. |
| Code | Vehicles | Years | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| JC | Eunos Cosmo | Template:Nowrap | 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. |
| Code | Vehicles | Years | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| KE | Mazda CX-5<ref name=":2" /> | Template:Nowrap | |
| KF | Mazda CX-5 | Template:Nowrap | |
| KG | Mazda CX-8 | Template:Nowrap | KG is a long-wheelbase variant of KF. |
| KH | Mazda CX-60 | Template:Nowrap | |
| KJ | Mazda CX-70 | Template:Nowrap | 2-row version of KK. |
| KL | Mazda CX-80 | Template:Nowrap | |
| KK | Mazda CX-90 | Template:Nowrap |
| Code | Vehicles | Years | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| LV | Mazda MPV / ɛ̃fini MPV | Template:Nowrap | The LV uses a rear-wheel drive platform with an all-wheel drive option, based on the Mazda Luce HC. |
| LW | Mazda MPV | Template:Nowrap | 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 | Template:Nowrap | 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. |
| Code | Vehicles | Years |
|---|---|---|
| MA | Mazda Persona / Eunos 300 | Template:Nowrap |
| MB | ɛ̃fini MS-8 | Template:Nowrap |
| Code | Vehicles | Years | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | Mazda MX-5 / Eunos Roadster / Mazda Miata | Template:Nowrap | 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. |
| NB | Mazda MX-5 / Mazda Roadster / Mazda MX-5 Miata | Template:Nowrap | 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 | Template:Nowrap | 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 | Template:Nowrap | ND uses a new platform for the fourth generation of the MX-5. |
| NF | Fiat 124 Spider / Abarth 124 Spider / Abarth 124 GT<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> | Template:Nowrap | 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. |
| NFM | |||
| NE | Abarth 124 Spider | Abarth models were originally assigned NE in the VIN before switching to the NF code used by Fiat models.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
| Code | Vehicles | Years |
|---|---|---|
| PG | Autozam AZ-1 / Suzuki Cara | Template:Nowrap |
| Code | Vehicles | Years | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE | Mazda Bongo / Mazda E-Series / Eunos Cargo / Ford Spectron<ref name=":5" /> / Ford J80<ref name=":6">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":7">Template:Cite web</ref> | Template:Nowrap | The code SE is also used on the Mazda RX-8. |
| SS | |||
| SV | Template:Nowrap | ||
| SD | Mazda Bongo Brawny / Mazda E-Series / Ford J100<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":3">Template:Cite web</ref> | Template:Nowrap | Enlarged variant of SE/SS/SV. |
| SR | |||
| SG | Mazda Bongo Friendee / Ford Freda<ref name=":4" /> | Template:Nowrap | |
| SY | Mazda Titan Dash<ref name=":4" /> | Template:Nowrap | SY is a lighter duty 1-ton version of WH. |
| SK | Mazda Bongo / Mazda Bongo Brawny / Mazda E-Series | Template:Nowrap | Based on the SS. |
| SL | Mazda Bongo / Mazda E-Series | Template:Nowrap | The SL is a minor update of SK.<ref name=":3" /> |
| Code | Vehicles | Years |
|---|---|---|
| TA | Mazda Millenia / Mazda Xedos 9 / Eunos 800<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | Template:Nowrap |
| TB | Mazda CX-9 | Template:Nowrap |
| TC | Mazda CX-9 | Template:Nowrap |
| Code | Vehicles | Years | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC | Mazda B-Series / Mazda Proceed<ref name=":2">Template:Cite web</ref> | Template:Nowrap | Designated before 1981 as PE under the old naming scheme. |
| UD | |||
| UE | Mazda B-Series<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | ||
| UF | Mazda B-Series / Mazda Proceed<ref name=":2" /> | Template:Nowrap | |
| UV | Mazda Proceed Marvie / Ford Raider<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | Template:Nowrap | UN based SUV. |
| UN | Mazda B-Series / Mazda Fighter<ref name=":2" /> | Template:Nowrap | |
| Mazda BT-50<ref name=":2" /> | Template:Nowrap | The UN code was kept over from the fifth generation B-Series it replaced.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> | |
| CD | |||
| UP | Mazda BT-50<ref name=":3" /> | Template:Nowrap | Based on the Ford Ranger. |
| UR | Template:Nowrap | UR is the facelifted version of UP. | |
| TF | Mazda BT-50 | Template:Nowrap | Based on the Isuzu D-Max. |
| Vehicles | Years | |
|---|---|---|
| VA | Mazda CX-50 | Template:Nowrap |
| Code | Vehicles | Years | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE | Mazda Titan / Mazda T-Series / Ford Trader<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | Template:Nowrap | |
| WG | Template:Nowrap | Minor refresh.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | |
| WV | Mazda Parkway<ref name=":7" /> | Template:Nowrap | WE based Bus |
| WH | Mazda Titan<ref name=":4" /> / Mazda T-Series | Template:Nowrap |