VIN Definition

1: Manufacturing Country - 1 = USA
2: Make - M = Mazda Motors Corp. of Japan
3: Type - V = Car
4-5: Model GB = 626 1981-87 GC = 626 1983-87 GD = 626 1988, MX-6 1988
6-7: Body Style 22 = 4 Door Sedan 24 = 5 Door Hatchback 31 = 2 Door Coupe
8: Modification Code - 1 = Not Specified By Manufacturer
9: VIN Check Digit - 1 = Constant For All Models
10: Vehicle Model Year D = 1983 E = 1984 G = 1986 H = 1987 J = 1988
11: Assembly Plant 0 = Hiroshima, Japan 1 = Yamaguchi, Japan 5 = Flatrock, USA
12-17: Serial Number - 000001 = Sequential Production Number