Where is the VIN number in Mazda CX-5 (Mazda CX-5 III [2021-2021])?

This guide covers the VIN (vehicle identification number) locations on the Mazda CX-5 III [2021-2021], so you can quickly verify the chassis number for registration, insurance, parts matching, or a used-car purchase.

Chassis Number Locations

1) Driver-side B-pillar / door jamb label

• Where to look: Open the driver’s door and look at the B-pillar face (the center pillar area where the door latch meets the body). The VIN is printed on the manufacturer sticker that also lists tire/load information and typically includes a barcode.
• Access: Usually the easiest spot—no tools needed. On newer vehicles the sticker should be clean, but it can fade or peel on older/high-mileage cars. The label is vertical, so you may need to angle your phone to keep it square.
• Note: This is a straightforward location on LHD vehicles (driver’s side). If your market is different, the label may be on the corresponding door jamb for the driver position.
• Tip: If the VIN is vertical or you’re fighting door-frame angles, use your phone to scan the barcode/VIN directly instead of typing it—fewer mistakes and faster confirmation.

2) Dashboard plate (visible through windshield)

• Where to look: From outside the vehicle, look through the lower corner of the windshield on the driver’s side. You’ll see the VIN on a metal plate riveted to the dashboard.
• Access: Easy to reach visually, but glare/reflections on the glass (or snow/dirt on the outside of the windshield) can make it hard to read.
• Note: This is one of the most “standard” VIN checks for roadside verification and quick walk-around inspections.
• Tip: When reflections wash the characters out, capture it instantly with your phone so you don’t misread a 5/S, 8/B, or 0/O through the glass.

3) Floor / chassis stamp under carpet flap (front footwell, right side of vehicle)

• Where to look: Check the front footwell floor on the right-hand side of the vehicle (commonly the front passenger side on LHD vehicles).
  Steps:
  1. Open the front passenger door (LHD).
  2. Slide the front seat all the way back.
  3. Lift the floor mat/carpet.
  4. Locate a rectangular plastic flap/cover marked “VIN”.
  5. Pry the flap open to reveal the VIN stamped into the chassis metal.
• Access: More involved—requires moving the seat and lifting carpet. It’s dark down near the floor, and the stamped characters can be low-contrast against body-colored metal, so it may take effort to see clearly.
• Note: The stamp is on the right side of the vehicle. If you don’t find it in the passenger footwell on your CX-5, check the opposite front footwell (market/steering configuration can change which side is “driver” vs “passenger,” but the report confirms the stamp stays on the vehicle’s right side).
• Tip: Because lighting and contrast are the main problem here, turn on your phone light and use Flashlight + OCR scanning so you’re not trying to read faint stamped letters while crouched over the sill.

Video Guide

Video Tutorial: VIN Locations - Mazda CX-5 (2017-2021) - YouTube

▶ Watch Mazda CX-5 VIN Location Guide

• Clear, narrated walkthrough showing the windshield VIN, the driver-side door-jamb label, and the hidden floor/chassis VIN access under the carpet flap.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• Windshield glare or snow/dirt blocks the view: Clean the outside glass and change your viewing angle (crouch lower); glare is worst in direct sun.
• Floor VIN is hard to see (dark + low-contrast stamped metal): Slide the seat fully back, use a strong light, and wipe the stamped area clean before trying to read it.
• Sticker VIN vs. stamped VIN mismatch: Door-jamb stickers can be replaced—always cross-check the sticker VIN against the windshield plate and the stamped chassis VIN when buying a used vehicle.

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