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FD3S VIN...Determining the Year

Old 03-07-18, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Midsnow
Catalogue number AJFA03
Model code F109-210
VINCODE FD3S105118
Year 1992
Month 03
Day 06
Color code M8
Salon color FE2
MODELCAT 069370004
Grade R
Extra: AIR BAG NOT EQUIPPED; SUNROOF NOT EQUIPPED; COUPE; 2- DOOR.; RE; TURBO EXIST; RE; 13B; MT; 5- SPEED; L.S. DIFF; A.." RAKE EXIST; 4 PERSON PASTE; HARD SUSPENSION; NIPPON
BLOCKCODE ROTARY ENGINE & TRANSMISSION




Grade R means yours came from the factory as a Type - R model.
Hope this helps.
Thank you so much!!
Old 03-07-18, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Sgtblue
Is your car RHD? This says you need 17 characters.... https://www.vindecoderz.com/
yes it is!
Old 03-08-18, 10:49 AM
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This doesn't answer the original question, and most of you know this already, but for US VINs the 10th (8th from the last) digit tells you model year. Here's a handy chart.

Old 07-30-18, 05:32 PM
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can anyone help me decode my vin nr, was hoping to get some info on the car, the previous over didnt have any details other than its an 92 rx7.

vin:FD3S109257
Old 09-04-18, 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by tombo94
can anyone help me decode my vin nr, was hoping to get some info on the car, the previous over didnt have any details other than its an 92 rx7.

vin:FD3S109257
Catalogue number: AJFA03
Model code: F109-210
VINCODE: FD3S109257
Year: 1992
Month: 05
Day" 15
Color code: PZ
Salon color: FE2
MODELCAT: 069370004
Grade: R
Extra: AIR BAG NOT EQUIPPED; SUNROOF NOT EQUIPPED; COUPE; 2- DOOR.; RE; TURBO EXIST; RE; 13B; MT; 5- SPEED; L.S. DIFF; A.." RAKE EXIST; 4 PERSON PASTE; HARD SUSPENSION; NIPPON
BLOCKCODE: ROTARY ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
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Thank you for the help, was just wondering what model cat and rake exist means.
Old 09-06-18, 12:11 AM
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I am unsure, I think its used as an internal indentifier for the model version. I.E. a Touring X or Type-R or RB or Spirit R or what not.
The identifier I use just gives that info and then translates it by saying Grade right after.

As for "Rake Exist".
I am not sure but I believe it's saying the car came with a spoiler.
Either that or its stating the car is lower in the front and higher in the rear which is what Formula 1 refers to as a "rake angle".
So one of the two if I had to guess.
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Thanks for the info, should help me in my search.
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Originally Posted by Midsnow
I am unsure, I think its used as an internal indentifier for the model version. I.E. a Touring X or Type-R or RB or Spirit R or what not.
The identifier I use just gives that info and then translates it by saying Grade right after.

As for "Rake Exist".
I am not sure but I believe it's saying the car came with a spoiler.
Either that or its stating the car is lower in the front and higher in the rear which is what Formula 1 refers to as a "rake angle".
So one of the two if I had to guess.
Would you mind decoding my VIN as well?
FD3S-103030
Thanks!
Old 12-16-18, 04:53 PM
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I used this service to get some history on my car https://carvx.jp/ It showed the 2 auctions it went to, photos from the auctions, auction sheets, regristration events etc. Like a carfax but better with the auction info
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Hello, would someone mind helping with my Vin as well

VIN: FD3S-105787

I am wanting to find out which model I have.

Thank you in advance!
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Originally Posted by MrFrizzle07
VIN: FD3S-105787

I am wanting to find out which model I have.

Thank you in advance!
i put your vin in the link AE_Racer provided:

https://carvx.jp/search/car?search_i...Xwu1v&car_id=0
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Can anyone help look up this JDM VIN, I would greatly appreciate it: FD3S-501778
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Originally Posted by Nitsuj
Can anyone help look up this JDM VIN, I would greatly appreciate it: FD3S-501778
https://carvx.jp/search/car?search_i...W09Vs&car_id=0
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1992 Rx7 Mazda

Hi can anyone please help me on the information I bought an Rx7 Mazda from an auction in Queensland VIN FD3S-107871 no registration and no plate number
I want to register it in NSW Australia but there's a process it needs to be atleast registered for 2 years in any interstate of Australia otherwise if it's imported then won't be able to register it
The right to info couldnt find the registration in Queensland and think that it's highly possibility that it's never been registered to Qld and also saying that VIN number should be 17
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