Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification Number
The vehicle identification number legally identifies your vehicle. The number is on a plate attached to the cowl panel located on the left corner of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshield

Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label (U.S.A. and Canada)
For vehicle identification number beginning with JM1

For vehicle identification number beginning with 3MZ *

*1 Check the vehicle identification number on the vehicle identification number plate. Refer to Vehicle Identification Number on .
Chassis Number
Open the cover shown in the figure to check the chassis number.

Vehicle Emission Control Information Label (U.S.A. and Canada)

Tire Pressure Label
For vehicle identification number beginning with JM1

For vehicle identification number beginning with 3MZ *1

*1 Check the vehicle identification number on the vehicle identification number plate. Refer to Vehicle Identification Number on .
Engine Number

Test yourself
A quick Mazda 3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.