Where is the colour code?

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I was looking for the exact colour code but couldn’t find it under the bonnet where I expected it to be?

The Owners manual was also mum. Any tips?

I need to verify the colour ahead of the sill repairs with Garath in early Februari (ok, so no panic yet Wink )

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 Colour code is on sticker on inside of driver’s door pillar.

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You’ve probably found it by now but the FAQ’s section says it’s code 22A.

Not all cars come with a sticker - mine for one.  And it’s not in the list either. However you can go to auto paint suppliers web sites and put in your details and they invariably have the answer.

R-B

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I’ll be d-mned Wink

Nope, I didn’t see that section before, but it certainly makes it clear. Now I just have to verify that it is actually the colour I have Confused

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Hmm, I still cannot seem to find the colour code. There does not seem to be any sticker on any door post that I can see (except for the tyre pressures). And the plate in the engine bay does not seem to contain any code either, or does it?

Engine bay Serial Number

 

Compare that to the FAQ colour codes from the site:

FAQ Mazda codes

Any other tips?

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As you have a Mk2.5 it’s in the Owners Manual not on the door sticker…

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Thanks!

I’m just popping out for a sandwhich so will have a look Stick Tongue Out

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Well, I Did have a look (Before the sandwhich on Friday  Wink ) and could not find any mention of the colour in the owners manual.

However, I did stumble on the colour being handwritten down by the original seller for the first service in the Service Book. Just the colour mind you (Supreme Blue) and not the code but I’ll have to take them for their word on that.

The code, taken from the FAQ, would then be 22A.

Strange that it is so hard to find the colour code on the car itself though Confused

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If you search for previous threads on this subject (Mk2.5 paint codes), most owners have found a simple call to their local Mazda dealer, armed with the VIN, would elucidate the correct code.

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Ah ok, I might give that a shot. I think there is a dealer in Potters Bar…

Still strange that the code is not on the car I think Thinking

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Mine is the same.  Colour only written on the page filled out by the first dealer (page 18) of the sevice book.

R-B

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You can compare the various blue on this site

http://www.mx5-3rdgenerationlimited.com/mx-5colours.htm

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Fab, great site!

Since it’s impossible to match exact colours from different sources with all the possible variations (lighting, cameras, re-production, browsers, computers etc…) it is at least helpful to know that there were supposedly only two dark blue colours available on my car which minimses the choices a bit. So it Could be a “Supreme Blue” (obviously most likely) or perhaps a “Strato blue”. The pictures look almost the same  Thinking

Is the Strato Blue a bit more purple, or is there just a purple elephant standing next to the camera which reflects the wrong kind of light? Stick Tongue Out

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I you post your VIN I’ll tell you your colour code.

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Thanks for the offer!

I just remembered that all those codes are actually entered Into the forum vehicle section so it’s easy to access. 

Here is my VIN: 

JMZNB18P600309189

Let me know what you can find. Indeed, if you can find anything more then just colour that would be of interest too  Smile



 

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Ext,Color Code 22A Supreme Blue
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Thanks!

Great to get it officially confirmed  Smile

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