Repair and Diagnosis: Application and ID

IDENTIFICATION CODES
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a seventeen-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted on the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN is also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label.

Vehicle Identification Number




World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
The first three vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier (WMI).
- 4F2 - Mazda Motors manufactured by Mazda Motor Corporation, USA, multi-purpose vehicle




Restraint Type Code
The fourth VIN position is the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and restraint type code (all vehicles use driver and front passenger air bags).
- B - 3000 - 4000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger-side impact air bags
- U - 3000 - 4000 pounds GVWR without driver and front passenger-side impact air bags
- C - 4000 - 5000 pounds GVWR with driver and front passenger-side impact air bags
- Y - 4000 - 5000 pounds GVWR without driver and front passenger-side impact air bags




Line and Series Code
Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line and series.
- U07 - Two-wheel drive, DX
- U06 - Four-wheel drive, DX
- U09 - Two-wheel drive, LX
- U08 - Four-wheel drive, LX




Engine Code
The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders code.
- B - 2.0 L ZETEC, in-line tour-cylinder
- 1 - Duratec, six-cylinder (V6)




Check Digit
The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit code.




Model Year Code
The tenth VIN position is the model year code.
- 2-2002




Assembly Plant Code
The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code
- K - Kansas City (Claycomo, Missouri)




Build Sequence
The last six VIN positions are the production sequence number.
- Tribute - M00001 - N99999