Mazda Rx-7 VIN Number info

1979 - 1980

USA :
J	M	1	F	B	3	3	1	4	B	0	600001
J												Origin (J=Japan)
	M											Manufacturer (M=Mazda)
		1										Type (1=Passenger Car, 2=truck)
			F									Car Line (F=RX-7)
				B								Generation (B='81-'85, C='86-'91, D='92-'96)
					3							Country Code (3=USA)
						3						Body Style Code (3=coupe, 5=cabriolet)
							1					Engine (1=12A, 2=13B, 3=13B Turbo, B=13B-REW)
								4				Misc, ID Code / Check digit
									B			Model Year Code (see list)
										0		Factory Code (0=Hiroshima)
											600001	Serial Number

World :
JMZ	F	B	1	3	1	2	00	600001
JMZ									Manufacturer Mazda Passenger Car
	F								Car Line (F=RX-7)
		B							Generation (B='81-'85, C='86-'91, D='92-2001)
			1						Country code (see list)
				3					Body Style Code (3=coupe, 5=cabriolet)
					1				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

Country Code
code	country	steering	dials	engine specs
0	Japan	RHD	km	detox
1	Europe	LHD	km	-
3	USA	LHD	mi	detox,(Calif),(CSA)
?	Canada	LHD	km	detox, CSA
?	Australia	RHD	km	hot
?	UK	RHD	mi	-
( ) = optional CSA = Cold Start Assist (Glycol Injection)