[Issue Closed] Mazda MX5 Selection Targa won’t accept new key - transponder issue?

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Laughingman
Member since March 2022 • 32 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a Mazda MX5 Selection Targa for key programming?

Posted on April 20, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mazda MX5 Selection Targa. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 21, 2025

Replies (6)

Alphawolf
Member • 119 posts

Was about to give up on my Mazda MX5 Selection Targa, but this gives me hope.

April 21, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 131 posts

Using this on my Mazda MX5 Selection Targa now. Hope it works.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 82 posts

If this works for my Mazda MX5 Selection Targa, I owe you big time.

April 23, 2025 Reply
Superfly
Member • 150 posts

Been here before with my Mazda MX5 Selection Targa. Let’s see if this one works.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 51 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Mazda MX5 Selection Targa?

April 25, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 101 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my Mazda MX5 Selection Targa!

April 26, 2025 Reply

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