The subject is my entire question .

 

yes its JM1FB331(12A) OR JM1FB332 (13B) IN 81-85

 

Only the SE had the 13B

 

and it's only '84-85.

Japanese market cars had 12ATs as vin "2". don't take my word too closely on that Mazda traditionally have the engine VIN by which came first. just like in a 2nd-gen, a 1 is a N/A and a 2 is a turbo.

 

the japanese vins are different. they look something like fd3s-500001 or fc3c-900000 you cant really tell the engine that way

mkie

 

Is it easier just to read the engine number, or is it a specific vin question where the US had their own system to meet regulations.

 

On my '84 12A is stamped right on the engine block, below the rats nest.

 

they all are stamped

jr

 

Is this what is stamped in the steal or on the VIN plate - or both?

You normally read that all JDM cars are SA22C.

BR, Bo

 

^9 year old thread resurrection FTW!

 

 

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Oldie but goddie!

BTW, does anyone know the answer to the question?

 

our US cars are stamped with the vin into the firewall, and then have the screwed on VIN tag, and then there is either a sticker or riveted tag in the drivers door jamb, and one in the windshield.

in the US the VIN is the vin, so the same number is stamped everywhere, its not like say my Tr3 that has a body number and a commission number that are different.

so like my 82, is JM1FB3315C061627, and that number is stamped on the firewall, vin plate, and door jamb (the windshield tag is long gone)