VIN Decoder Results

3MZBM1W7XFM148960

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

MAZDA

Vehicle Model

Mazda3

Vehicle Trim

Grand Touring/GT

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

3MZBM1W7*FM

Manufacturer Name

MAZDA MOTOR MANUFACTURING DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.

Model Year

2015

Plant City

GUANAJUATO

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

MEXICO

Plant Company Name

MMMdM(Mazda Motor Manufacturing de Mexico)

Plant State

SALAMANCA

Note

Plant Company - MMMdM(Mazda Motor Manufacturing de Mexico, S.A., de C.V.)

Body Class

Sedan/Saloon

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

2000.0

Displacement (CI)

122.04748818946

Displacement (L)

2.0

Engine Stroke Cycles

Engine Model

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Configuration

In-Line

Engine Manufacturer

Mazda

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Curtain Air Bag Locations

1st and 2nd Rows

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Indirect

VIN Breakdown

3MZ World Manufacturer Identifier

BM1W7 Vehicle Descriptor Section

X Check Digit

FM148960 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

★★★★★ 5/5

Frontal Crash

★★★★★ 5/5

Side Crash

★★★★★ 5/5

Rollover

★★★★☆ 4/5

Data Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

Safety Recalls (4 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2015 MAZDA Mazda3

Source

NHTSA Database

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Mazda Motors North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured January 4, 2014, to September 18, 2015. The fuel tank of the affected vehicles may have been improperly handled during manufacturing and, as a result, the welded attachment of the I...

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and depending on the tank lot number, dealers will inspect the ICV weld, replacing the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2016. Owners ma

Campaign: 16V684000

PARKING BRAKE

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Mazda6 and 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles. Water could possibly enter the brake caliper causing the parking brake actuator shaft to corrode and possibly bind.

Consequence: If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a s

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will check the parking brake actuator shafts, replacing any that are corroded, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing

Campaign: 17V393000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mazda3 vehicles manufactured May 21, 2015, to August 25, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a fuel tank with a shut-off valve that can allow fuel to enter into the fuel tank emissions systems. If enough fu...

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine that stalls increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's fuel shut-off valve. As needed, the fuel shut-off valve and the affected fuel tank emissions system components will be replaced, free

Campaign: 15V621000

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Owner Complaints (129)

Total Complaints

129

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

BACK OVER PREVENTION

"The contact owns a 2015 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, or while attempting to reverse, the rear camera flashed on and off for approximately five minutes and then started working as intended. No warning light wa..."

ODI #11731350

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

"While parked on a slight downhill grade, gasoline started leaking and created a significant puddle on the ground. No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms. An independent service center ran numerous tests over two days, including a smoke test. Di..."

ODI #11726838

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