Mazda CX-5 2012 Manual page 472

Identification Numbers
Vehicle Information Labels
qVehicle Identification Number
The vehicle identification number legally
identifies your vehicle. The number is on
a plate attached to the left top side of the
dashboard. This plate can easily be seen
through the windshield.
qMotor Vehicle Safety Standard
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Label
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9-2
Some models.
qChassis Number
Open the cover shown in the figure to
check the chassis number.
qVehicle Emission Control
Information Label (U.S.A. and
Canada)