Engine Number Identification

Technical Area Engine, Transmission, Exhaust etc
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The old forum had a post explaining what the parts of the engine number meant , but I can’t find that now so can anyone help me out.

 The log book for my MX5 is incorrect and although the car is a 1.8 and the log book says 1.8 engine

The log book currently says

Make : Mazda

Model : 1600.

I assume it should be more like

Make: Mazda

Model: MX5  or Roadster or 1.8 or maybe all three

But should not say 1600, what do others have on thier log books ?

I need to prove to the DVLA what the car is before they will change it.

The engine number is     BP   783479 .

 Many thanks

Mick

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“BP” is a 1.8 litre B series engine.  The 1.6 litre is “B6”.  Of course, I don’t imagine the DVLA will take “a bloke on the internet said so” as proof.[:)]

Have you asked the DVLA what proof they want?

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They said they needed engine number and model type for the car , but i think they mean i need to prove it is not a Mazda 1600. rather than prove what it is.

 

 

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 The engine number means very little (as said only the B6/BP give any information) and the number is just a serial number. The VIN tells you about the car, see this topic.

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Hi, Hope this is not too stupid a question,

Where is the Engine Number?

My MX has has a replacement 2nd hand engine fitted and I can’t find an engine number on it. Is there anyway I can find out what year it is?

Thanks,

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On a Mk1 1.6 the engine number is here, the top picture is just to show the general area

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And exaclty on the opposite side on my 1.8

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Thanks both of you, at least I know what I’m looking for and roughly where to look!, if it ever stops raining I’ll have a good look. I need a garage!,

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 Sorry to drag this one up…

…I’m a newbie too to add insult to injury!!

Anyway… Hello :slight_smile:

Right, i am a little confused… I have a very late NA 1.6… which is 90bhp… isn’t it???

Chassis number says… JMZNA18C200315444… from info… apparently the engine type is after the ‘18’ bit and…

Vin Code MX-5 (EEC) NA from 200 001 (mine is 315444)

Engine Type:
C = BP 1,6 l 66 kW
P = B6 1,6 l 96kW

So C = BP 66kW…

…but on the block it says B6 927477

Is the other forum wrong?? or is there a late model anomolie… it goes like stink too relatively (from a 300hoss Impreza owner (sold) with an R1 in the garage)

…The reason for the interest is that I have bought a K&N 57i and it won’t fit, the listed item has a round MAF inlet, mine has a square…

Any help appreciated

Mark

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 MMM I need a 57-0047. that AFM style apparently were only fitted up to 94…

…according to K&N…

strange…