VIN Decoder Results

JM1BL1M50C1546937

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

JM1BL1M5*C1

Manufacturer Name

MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION

Model Year

2012

Plant City

HOFU

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

JAPAN

Plant Company Name

Mazda Motor Corporation

Plant State

YAMAGUCHI

Body Class

Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback

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)

Displacement (CC)

2500.00

Displacement (CI)

152.559360236830

Displacement (L)

2.50

Engine Model

L5X California

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

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

Direct

VIN Breakdown

JM1 World Manufacturer Identifier

BL1M5 Vehicle Descriptor Section

0 Check Digit

C1546937 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

★★★★☆ 4/5

Frontal Crash

★★★★★ 5/5

Side Crash

★★★☆☆ 3/5

Rollover

★★★★☆ 4/5

Data Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

Safety Recalls (1 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2012 MAZDA Mazda3

Source

NHTSA Database

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured November 18, 2008, to June 8, 2013, 2012-2015 Mazda5 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2010, to June 22, 2015, 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 26, ...

Consequence: If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy: Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222

Campaign: 16V644000

Owner Complaints (226)

Total Complaints

226

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

STRUCTURE

"The contact owns a 2012 Mazda Mazda3. The vehicle was transported from the east to Texas, and the vehicle was bought used. The contact stated that the dashboard was sticky and that a gap was between the instrument panel and cover. The contact stated ..."

ODI #11704211

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

"The car leaks gas when the tank is full and if the car is inclined slightly. I've noticed the problem several month ago with an occasional odor but finally saw the gas leaking recently when it was parked on a sloped street."

ODI #11689933

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