VIN 3MZBN1V34JM197043 — 2018 Mazda Mazda3
Recorded with Bruce Jenkins · USDOT 3003154
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3MZBN1V34JM197043 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | Mazda3 |
| Vehicle type | OTHER |
| License plate | WV 0000000 (West Virginia) |
| Last inspected | 2026-02-26 |
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | 3MZBN1V34JM197043 | WV 0000000 | BRUCE JENKINS · USDOT 3003154 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Bruce Jenkins Active
- USDOT
- 3003154
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Brandy Stations, VA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-02-26). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.What this means
3MZBN1V34JM197043 is a 2018 Mazda 3 operated by Bruce Jenkins (USDOT 3003154). License plate on its inspection records: WV 0000000. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.
What this VIN is
2018 Mazda 3 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3MZBN1V34JM197043. It is a sedan/saloon built by MAZDA MOTOR MANUFACTURING DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. at the GUANAJUATO, SALAMANCA plant. Powertrain: PY engine, 2.50L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)) places it in Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-02-26). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-02-26) was in Virginia, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Bruce Jenkins (USDOT 3003154) on 2026-02-26 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | MAZDA |
| Model | Mazda3 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Trim | Touring |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Sedan/Saloon The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans |
| Manufacturer | MAZDA MOTOR MANUFACTURING DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | GUANAJUATO Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | SALAMANCA |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Engine Model | PY The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement L | 2.50 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Transmission Speeds | 6 |
| Drive Type | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
| Axles | 2 Number of axles — ties directly to weight limits and toll/registration class. |
| Doors | 4 |
Operator & inspection history
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