Mazda VIN Decoder

A Mazda VIN decoder is a tool that reads your car’s unique 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number. It shows details like year, model, engine, and more.

It also helps you check if the car was in an accident, stolen, recalled, or has a branded title. In Canada, about 1 in 3 used cars have hidden issues like accidents, liens, or odometer rollbacks, making VIN decoding a must for smart buyers.

Before buying a used Mazda, decoding its VIN helps you avoid costly surprises. Here's why it matters:

Our Mazda VIN decoder offers two levels of service: free decoding and paid VIN checks. When you enter your VIN into our VIN decoder, you’ll instantly see:

This information is perfect if you want to confirm the vehicle specs before purchase or repairs. If you want the full story, upgrade to our paid VIN check to access the complete vehicle history, including:

If you're buying a used Mazda, this full report can save you from buying a car with hidden issues.

Before finalizing a deal on a car, a cautious buyer decided to get the vehicle history report using our VIN search tool. What looked like a great deal quickly raised red flags.

The report revealed the following:

• 3 previous accident records
• 1 damage record
• 1 insurance loss record
• Salvage brand title

These are enough signs that the car had major past issues. Without getting the report, the buyer could have unknowingly purchased a high-risk vehicle with hidden financial and safety issues.

Want even more details? Our Mazda Window Sticker gives you the full breakdown of your car’s features and factory options.

Get full specs, original packages, safety ratings, MPG info, and more—just like the sticker on a brand-new Mazda. It’s great for buyers, sellers, and dealers who want all the facts.

Here is what each character means

• 1st character: The country the car was built in (e.g., J means Japan).
• 2nd character: The manufacturer (e.g., M stands for Mazda).
• 3rd character: The type of vehicle, like a car, SUV, or truck. (e.g. 3 stands for SUV).
• 4th character: Tells you the drivetrain (manual or automatic) e.g. K means an AWD (Automatic Wheel Drive.
• 5th to 7th characters: Show the model and trim e.g. FBD means the Mazda is a CX-5 Touring.
• 8th character: Reveals the engine type. E.g. L means 2.5L Turbo.
• 9th character: This is called the check digit. It’s a special code used to confirm the VIN is genuine. So, if this digit doesn’t match, the VIN may be fake.
• The 10th character: This shows the model year of the vehicle. E.g. M means 2021.
• The 11th character: It tells you the factory where it was built. E.g. 0 means Hiroshima, Japan.
• The final six characters (12–17): They represent the vehicle’s serial number, used to identify the Mazda’s exact car on the production line.

• Mazda was founded in 1920 in Japan, Mazda began as a toolmaker and became an automaker in 1931.
• In 2023, Mazda sold over 58,000 units in Canada, with the CX-5 and Mazda3 leading the charts.
• Mazda has recalled thousands of vehicles in Canada, often related to airbags and fuel systems.
• Mazda’s engine and transmission design (SkyActiv Technology) boosts power and fuel efficiency without hybrid components.
• Mazda plans to go fully electric by 2030 and has already released models like the MX-30 EV.