Where is the VIN number in Mazda 6 (III (GJ) [2012-2019])?

This guide shows the confirmed VIN/chassis number locations on the Mazda 6 III (GJ) produced between 2012–2019, including the easiest scan points and the hidden stamped chassis number.

Chassis Number Locations

1) B-Pillar (Compliance/Certification Label)

• Where to look: Open the front door and inspect the B-pillar at the lower section. Look for a black sticker with silver/white text showing the VIN, plus paint/model details.
• Access: Very easy. No tools required. Sticker text is usually high-contrast and scanner-friendly, but stickers can fade/peel with age.
• Note: The videos show RHD (label on passenger-side B-pillar). On LHD, it’s typically on the driver-side B-pillar.
• Tip: If you’re parked in shade or a garage, use your phone light and scan it directly with ScanVin.app to avoid misreading characters.

2) Front Floor (Stamped Chassis Number under Carpet Flap)

• Where to look: Check the front footwell floor on the RIGHT side of the vehicle, under/near the front seat area. The VIN is stamped into the metal floor cross-member and hidden under a pre-cut carpet flap (often rectangular).
• Access: Medium difficulty. Slide the front seat fully back, find the carpet cut-out, then lift the flap to expose the stamped characters. Expect shadows under the seat; you may need extra lighting.
• Note: To avoid LHD/RHD confusion: this Mazda 6 (GJ) stamp is shown on the right-side floor. On LHD, that’s commonly the passenger footwell, but if you don’t find it there, check the other side.
• Tip: This area is usually dark and the stamping can be shallow—use Flashlight + OCR and capture it with your phone using ScanVin.app instead of crouching and writing it down.

3) Firewall / Engine Bay (Stamped)

• Where to look: Open the hood and inspect the top center of the firewall/bulkhead, just below the windshield cowl area. The VIN/chassis number may be stamped into the metal.
• Access: Moderate. Engine bay dust/grime can hide characters; sometimes rubber seals or plastic trim partially blocks your view.
• Note: Useful as a verification point if the interior label is missing or damaged.
• Tip: If the stamp is dusty or low-contrast, wipe it and then use the ScanVin.app VIN reader to pick up faint characters more reliably than eye-reading.

4) Dashboard / Windshield VIN Tag (Visible Through Glass)

• Where to look: Look through the windshield at the lower corner where the VIN plate sits (on LHD, typically the driver-side lower corner; on RHD, typically the passenger-side).
• Access: Easy to view, but scanning can be tricky through glass.
• Note: Reflections/glare are the main issue; angle and lighting matter.
• Tip: If glare washes out the plate, change your angle and scan it instantly with ScanVin.app so you don’t transpose characters while trying to read through reflections.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: MAZDA 6 SKY ACTIVE VIN LOCATION / CHASSIS NUMBER LOCATION & ENGINE NUMBER LOCATION CareDrive

▶ Watch Mazda 6 VIN Location Guide

• Shows the B-pillar VIN sticker clearly and demonstrates finding the stamped floor VIN by lifting the carpet flap.

Video Tutorial: MAZDA 6 CHASSIS NUMBER ENGINE NUMBER LOCATIONS ...

▶ Watch Mazda 6 VIN Location Guide

• A hands-on walkaround that zooms in on the B-pillar label, then removes the mat and lifts the carpet flap to reveal the floor stamping, plus a quick engine-bay check.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Can’t find the floor VIN: Slide the seat fully back and lift the pre-cut carpet flap (it’s easy to miss under mats and shadow). Use a flashlight to catch the shallow stamping.
• Stamp is hard to read: Dirt/dust or low contrast can hide characters—wipe the metal and use angled light to make the embossing pop.
• Sticker VIN doesn’t “feel official”: Door-jamb stickers can fade, peel, or be replaced—always cross-check the VIN across at least two locations (label + stamped metal) before buying.

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