Where is the VIN number in Mazda 6 (II (GH))?

This guide covers the VIN (chassis number) locations on the Mazda 6 II (GH) produced between 2008–2010, including the hidden stamped VIN points and the easy-to-scan sticker locations.

Chassis Number Locations

Front passenger footwell floor (stamped VIN under carpet flap)

• Where to look: Under the front passenger floor mat/carpet on the right side floor. Slide the seat back, lift the mat, then pull up the pre-cut carpet flap. Under it you’ll usually find a secondary plastic trim/cover—lift/unclip that to expose the VIN stamped into the chassis metal/cross member.
• Access: Moderate. You’ll need to move the seat back, remove the mat, lift the carpet flap, and pop a plastic cover. It’s tight, shadowy, and the stamped metal can glare.
• Note: On LHD cars this is commonly on the passenger front footwell; if you don’t see the flap/cover there, check the driver-side front footwell as well (the stamping remains on the right side of the car body in the examples shown).
• Tip: Because it’s dark and reflective down there, use the app’s flashlight and let the OCR do the work—scan it directly with your phone instead of trying to read it at an awkward angle.

B-pillar / door jamb VIN sticker

• Where to look: Open the passenger door and check the lower B-pillar (center pillar) for a black sticker with white text. It typically lists the VIN along with paint/weights.
• Access: Low difficulty. No tools—just open the door and wipe dust off the label if needed.
• Note: Sticker placement can swap sides by market (especially between LHD/RHD), so check the opposite door jamb if you don’t see it immediately.
• Tip: High-contrast labels scan extremely well—use the free VIN reader so you don’t mistype a character like “8/B” or “1/I”.

Engine bay firewall / bulkhead stamp (under cowl/trim)

• Where to look: At the rear of the engine bay on the firewall/bulkhead, roughly central but slightly offset. You may need to lift weather stripping and a plastic/rubber panel near the cowl (base of windshield) to reveal the stamped code underneath.
• Access: Moderate to high. Often partially hidden by trim/sound-deadening and can be dusty or grimy; holding a phone steady while lifting a panel is the tricky part.
• Note: This is a “secondary verification” stamping—use it to confirm the floor VIN and sticker all match.
• Tip: If the stamp is dirty or faint, wipe it and use High Contrast scanning to pull characters out of grime without guessing.

Windshield VIN plate (dash visible through glass)

• Where to look: At the bottom corner of the windshield, viewed from outside (typically driver-side for many markets). Look for the VIN plate visible through the glass.
• Access: Low (easy to see), but glass reflections and glare can make it annoying to read.
• Note: This is great for quick checks, but always compare it to the stamped floor VIN for a proper verification.
• Tip: If sunlight/glare hides a character, capture it instantly with your phone to avoid transcription errors.

Video Guide

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▶ Watch Mazda 6 VIN Location Guide

• Clear short walkthrough showing the LHD car’s right-side floor VIN under the carpet flap and cover.

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• More comprehensive tour showing the B-pillar sticker, the floor VIN with the clipped plastic cover, and the firewall/cowl stamping.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Carpet flap / plastic cover won’t lift: Slide the seat fully back, pull the mat out first, then pry the plastic cover gently—don’t rip the carpet flap (it’s pre-cut and meant to be lifted).
• Stamped VIN is hard to read (dark or glare): Aim a light at a low angle, clean the metal lightly, and scan instead of squinting—stamped characters can disappear under reflections.
• Door jamb sticker missing or damaged: Stickers can be scraped, painted over, or replaced—treat the stamped floor VIN as the primary verification point and make sure all locations match.

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