Where is the VIN number in Mazda 2 (DE/XP21)?

This guide covers the VIN/chassis number locations on the Mazda 2 (DE/XP21) produced between 2008–2008. On this generation, you’ll usually find the easiest-to-scan VIN inside the cabin (under a carpet flap), with a second stamped number deep in the engine bay.

Chassis Number Locations

Front right footwell floor (under carpet flap, under seat area)

• Where to look: Go to the front right side floor/seat area. Slide the seat if needed, pull back the floor mat, and locate the pre-cut plastic flap in the carpet. Lift the flap to reveal the VIN/chassis number stamped into the chassis cross-member.
• Access: Low to Medium. You’ll need to move the mat and lift the flap. Lighting is usually poor down there; sometimes the stamp is dusty or has thick paint.
• Note: The stamp is on the right side of the vehicle. On LHD cars this is commonly the passenger side, but check the driver-side footwell if you don’t find it on the right (imports and trims can vary).
• Tip: Because this area is dark and the stamp can be hard to read at an angle, use your phone light and scan it directly with ScanVin.app’s Flashlight + OCR instead of trying to copy the characters by hand.

B-pillar / door jamb manufacturer sticker (build plate)

• Where to look: Open the door and inspect the lower B-pillar / door jamb area (the pillar between the front and rear doors). You’re looking for a black manufacturer sticker/plate with white text.
• Access: Low. No tools needed—just open the door and wipe dust off the label.
• Note: Sticker placement can vary by market/trim, but it’s typically on a B-pillar/door jamb and is the quickest visual check if it’s intact.
• Tip: If the label is intact, it’s ideal for camera reading—capture the VIN instantly with the VIN scanner to avoid transcription mistakes from small print.

Engine bay firewall / bulkhead (stamped VIN)

• Where to look: Open the hood and go to the rear of the engine bay. The VIN is stamped into the metal firewall/bulkhead, slightly right of center (when facing the engine), deep behind the engine and below/behind the air intake/filter box area, visible through a tight gap between hoses and the firewall insulation.
• Access: High. It’s tight, recessed, and shadowed by hoses/components. Expect grime—bring a flashlight and a rag/brush to clean the stamping.
• Note: This is a stamped chassis marking used for verification. It’s not on the strut tower on the examples shown—look on the firewall/bulkhead.
• Tip: Since it’s hard to reach and often dirty, use ScanVin.app’s High Contrast AI Mode to scan the stamp so you’re not trying to read faded characters while leaning over the engine.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: Mazda 2 | engine number location

▶ Watch Mazda 2 VIN Location Guide

• Shows the tight firewall/bulkhead stamping clearly (with zoom) and demonstrates the carpet flap location in the right-side footwell.

Video Tutorial: Mazda Demio Chassis And Engine Number Location #Vin Location

▶ Watch Mazda 2 VIN Location Guide

• Walkthrough of the B-pillar sticker, the floor flap stamping, and points out the engine-bay stamping area.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Floor stamp not visible: The plastic flap can be hidden under the mat or pushed flat—pry up the pre-cut flap edge, then wipe the paint/dust so the stamped characters stand out.
• Engine bay stamp unreadable: It’s often greasy, shadowed, and at a steep angle—use a flashlight, scrub lightly with a rag/brush, and take a straight-on photo for best clarity.
• Sticker doesn’t match stamped VIN: Door-jamb stickers can be missing, replaced, or damaged. For verification (especially before buying), prioritize the stamped chassis numbers (floor/engine bay).

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