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Where is the Mazda MX 5 made?

I finally treated myself to a shiny new Mazda MX 5 Miata, but I was wondering about its origins. Where is the Mazda MX 5 made?

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Shannon Fitzgerald · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congrats on your fancy new sports car! The Mazda MX 5 is made in the Hiroshima facility in Japan.
If you ever want to confirm your specific Mazda’s manufacturing history, you can always
check and decode your Mazda VIN
, too. Usually, you’ll find your VIN in the driver’s door jamb, on your dashboard, or in your registration paperwork.
Here’s what you’ll need to pay attention to:
  • The first digit: this will tell you the country of origin; J stands for Japan
  • The eleventh digit: this will tell you the manufacturing facility; 0 stands for the Hiroshima plant
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