List of Mazda model codes

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 Flat [Rock Assembly Plant|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:

M1 - Familia
S1 - Capella/Savanna
SA2 - Savanna/RX-7
LA - Luce
CD - Cosmo
PA1/PA2 - Proceed

The next digit of the VIN specified the engine:

0 - 10A/10B
2 - 12A/12B
3 - 13A/13B

Model codes

Code	Vehicles	Years	Description
BD	Mazda Familia / Mazda 323 / Mazda GLC		This is the first showing of Mazda's SS 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.
BE	Ford Laser		Rebadged version of BD.
BV	Mazda Familia / Mazda 323 '		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 / Ford Laser		The self stabilizing suspension was updated. Basis for Mercury Tracer and Ford/Mercury Capri.
BW	Mazda Familia / Mazda 323 / Ford Laser		BW is a station wagon version of BF.
BG	Mazda Familia / Mazda 323 / Mazda Protegé / Eunos 100 / Ford Laser		Basis for the [Ford Escort (North America)\|North American Ford Escort] and Mercury Tracer.
BH	Mazda Familia / Ford Laser
BA	Mazda 323 / Mazda Protegé
BJ	Mazda Familia / Mazda 323 / Mazda Protegé / Ford Laser Lidea		The BJ was updated with a lower moment of roll for improved steering, better chassis rigidity, and new engines and transmissions.
BK	Mazda3 / Mazda Axela		Used the Ford C1 platform, which was jointly engineered by Mazda, Volvo and Ford.
BL	Mazda3 / Mazda Axela		BL is partially based on the Ford C1 platform, which was jointly engineered by Mazda, Volvo and Ford.
BM	Mazda3 / Mazda Axela		BM rides on the new, clean-sheet SkyActiv chassis architecture. JDM Axela still use BM for facelift model.
BN	Mazda3		BN is the facelifted version of BM. Not applicable for JDM Axela.
BY	Mazda Axela Hybrid		BY is the hybrid version of BM and BN, exclusive to the Japanese market.
BP	Mazda3

Code	Vehicles	Years	Description
DA	Ford Festiva / Mazda 121		Also badged as the Kia Pride.
DB	Autozam Revue / Mazda 121 / Mazda Revue
DW	Mazda Demio / Mazda 121 / Ford Festiva Mini Wagon		Based on the DB.
DY	Mazda2 / Mazda Demio		Platform co-engineered with Ford, which uses it as their B1 platform.
DC	Mazda Verisa		Platform co-engineered with Ford, which uses it as their B1 platform.
DE	Mazda2 / Mazda Demio		Platform co-engineered with Ford, which uses it as their B3 platform.
DH	Mazda2 / Mazda Demio		Platform co-engineered with Ford, which uses it as their B3 platform.
DJ	Mazda2 / Mazda Demio
DL	Mazda2 / Mazda Demio
DK	Mazda CX-3
DM	Mazda CX-30
DR	Mazda MX-30		Based on the DM.

Code	Vehicles	Years	Description
FB	Mazda RX-7 / [Mazda RX-7#FB\|Mazda Savanna RX-7]		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		Also served as the basis for the Mazda MX-5's NA's platform.
FD	Mazda RX-7 / ɛ̃fini RX-7
SE	Mazda RX-8		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	Mazda RX-8		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.

Code	Vehicles	Years	Description
HB	Mazda Luce / Mazda 929 / Mazda Cosmo		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		HV was an updated version of the preceding LA4 generation, sold alongside the newer HB sedan and coupé.
HC	Mazda Luce / Mazda 929		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		The Luce nameplate was retired in favor of Sentia, but the H codes continued with the 1991 HD revision.
HE	Mazda Sentia / Mazda 929		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
KE	Mazda CX-5
KF	Mazda CX-5
KG	Mazda CX-8		KG''' is a long-wheelbase variant of KF.
KH	Mazda CX-60
KJ	Mazda CX-70		2-row version of KK.
KL	Mazda CX-80
KK	Mazda CX-90

Code	Vehicles	Years
MA	Mazda Persona / Eunos 300
MB	ɛ̃fini MS-8

Code	Vehicles	Years
PG	Autozam AZ-1 / Suzuki Cara

Code	Vehicles	Years
TA	Mazda Millenia / Mazda Xedos 9 / Eunos 800
TB	Mazda CX-9
TC	Mazda CX-9

	Vehicles	Years
VA	Mazda CX-50