[Resolved] Bought a secondhand Mazda MX5 Miata RF Grand, PIN code missing

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Quantumfizz
Member since January 2022 • 20 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a Mazda MX5 Miata RF Grand for key programming?

Posted on January 28, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1985 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mazda MX5 Miata RF Grand. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 29, 2025

Replies (5)

Heidi
Member • 23 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Mazda MX5 Miata RF Grand. Trying this instead.

January 29, 2025 Reply
Neondream
Member • 148 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Mazda MX5 Miata RF Grand this weekend.

January 30, 2025 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 92 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Mazda MX5 Miata RF Grand.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 130 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Mazda MX5 Miata RF Grand won’t recognize the key.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 87 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Mazda MX5 Miata RF Grand?

February 02, 2025 Reply

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