[Free Tool] Need my Mazda MX5 Miata's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

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Darkangel
Member since October 2021 • 10 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Mazda MX5 Miata - where's the key code?

Posted on September 16, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 500 posts

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

Posted on September 17, 2024

Replies (5)

Darkhorse
Member • 30 posts

My Mazda MX5 Miata just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

September 17, 2024 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 29 posts

Key code problems with my Mazda MX5 Miata as well. Subscribed!

September 18, 2024 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 73 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Mazda MX5 Miata.

September 19, 2024 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 131 posts

My Mazda MX5 Miata just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

September 20, 2024 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 118 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Mazda MX5 Miata.

September 21, 2024 Reply

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