[Working] My 2012 Mazda Mazda6 came with no key card - how do I get the code?

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How to get the key code to program keys for my 2012 Mazda Mazda6?

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Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2012 Mazda Mazda6.

Can’t believe this worked on my 2012 Mazda Mazda6. Huge thanks!

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2012 Mazda Mazda6.

Really hoping this unlocks my 2012 Mazda Mazda6's mystery code.

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2012 Mazda Mazda6s?

I have a 2011 2012 Mazda Mazda6, will this method work for that year?

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