Hi guys, I'm sure some of you are tired of this related questions but I really need for peace of mind by getting this sorted out and not freak..

In most websites about the RX7 VIN's explanations I see the indication that the serial model of +93 started 200xxx. Well, my VIN is JMZFD13B200100120. Can someone explain?

 

Authentic European VIN since it pops up on the European Electronic Parts Catalog.

JMZ- it's a Japan manufactured Mazda
FD13B- vehicle info. Easy to guess what it means
2- check digit
first 0- ?
second 0 - Hiroshima plant
100120- your build order sequence.

European VINs do not directly tell the build year of the car if you are trying to find that out. I can use the build order to say it's a very early European model and that's all. January/February 1992 if I had to guess.

 

I had all broken into parts but got alarmed due to the serial number start with "100" and read in most sites that this series started with 600xxx. I suppose they made the European versions to start from "10000x". I emailed Mazda anyway to see their answer and information about the VIN

JMZ - Manufacturer Mazda Passenger Car
F - Car Line (F=RX-7)
D - Generation (B='81-'85, C='86-'91, D='92-'99)
1 - Country code (1=Europe)
3 - Body Style Code (3=coupe, 5=cabriolet)
B - Engine (1=12A, 2=13B, 3=13B Turbo, B=13B-REW)
2 - Transmission Code (2=Manual 5-speed)
00 - Factory Code (00=Hiroshima)
600001 - Serial Number

Thanks for your answer and Happy New Year 2011

 

Good to know you have what you needed. My first time looking at an Euro VIN and I can see where I confused it with North American VIN style. We both learnt something new
Thanks for posting the reply from Mazda

 

Wait, that VIN broken down isn't their answer, I'll post it if they ever answer back, I promise