VIN Definition

1: Manufacturing Country - J = Japan
2: Make - M = Mazda Motors Corp. of Japan
3: Type - 1 = Car
4-5: Model BF = 323 (1986-88) BW = 323 Wagon (1987-88)
6-7: Body Style 22 = 4 Door 23 = 3 Door 24 = 5 Door 62 = Wagon
8: Modification Code 2 = 1.6L SOHC Engine 4 = 1.8L SOHC Engine 6 = 1.8L DOHC Engine
9: VIN Check Digit - 1 = Constant For All Models
10: Vehicle Model Year G = 1986 H = 1987 J = 1988
11: Assembly Plant 0 = Hiroshima, Japan
12-17: Serial Number - 000001 = Sequential Production Number