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Georonimo
03-19-2011, 04:50 AM
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One of three approved providers for The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS http://www.nmvtis.gov/index.html ) which is run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Here is a quick cut and paste job of the report on my girlfriends mazda to give you an idea of all the info provided:


MULTI-STATE VEHICLE HISTORY REPORT
VIN JM1BJ227X30642516
YEAR 2003 MAKE Mazda
This data was originally accessed on 2011-03-18 23:34:49.907 EDT at which time it was current with the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS)
BRAND INFORMATION
A "Brand" defines the status of a vehicle, such as Theft, Flood, Salvage or Rebuilt. A brand is carried with the title as the vehicle travels from state to state. There are over 250 brands recognized by NMVTIS that can be categorized by type.
BRAND CATEGORY

NMVTIS SEARCH RESULT
Total Loss

No Brand Reported
Salvage

No Brand Reported
Disclosed Damage

No Brand Reported
Bond

No Brand Reported
Flood

No Brand Reported
CARS/Cash for Clunkers

No Brand Reported
Gray Market

No Brand Reported
Junk

No Brand Reported
Manufacturer Brand

No Brand Reported
New/Re-Issued VIN

No Brand Reported
Odometer

No Brand Reported
Rebuilt/Repaired/Reconstructed

No Brand Reported
Dismantled

No Brand Reported
Rental/Taxi/Police

No Brand Reported
Agricultural/Logging Vehicle

No Brand Reported
Title Copy

No Brand Reported
Antique/Classic

No Brand Reported
Undisclosed Lien

No Brand Reported
TITLE INFORMATION
Current Title Information
State

VIN

Issue Date

Odometer
Georgia

JM1BJ227X30642516

09/15/2005

000027249 Miles
Historical Title Information
State

VIN

Issue Date

Odometer
No historical title records for this vehicle.
POINTER INFORMATION
If you need more information, please contact the State of Georgia by visiting http://motor.etax.dor.ga.gov/motor/dealers/whattagttlinfo.asp.
JUNK AND SALVAGE INFORMATION
Reporting Occurrence

Reporting Entity Information

Date Obtained

Vehicle Intended for Export?

Vehicle Disposition
No Junk/Salvage Reportings Found
INSURERS INFORMATION
Reporting Occurrence

Reporting Entity Information

Date of Total Loss Declaration or
Date Total Loss Claim Paid
No Total Loss Reportings Found
DETAILED VEHICLE INFORMATION
Standard Data
Body Type

4D Sedan

Manufactured

Japan
Drive Line

Front Wheel

Engine Type

2.0L I-4 MPI DOHC T/C
Fuel Type

Gas

Make

Mazda
Model

Protege

Corporation

Mazda
Model Year

2003

Production Seq. No.

642516
Trim Level

Mazdaspeed - 2003.5

Vehicle Class

4D Sedan
Dimensions
Head Room - Rear (in)

37.4

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2,634
Head Room - Front (in)

39.3

Height (in)

55.5
Leg Room - Rear (in)

35.4

Est Fuel Economy (city miles)

25
Fuel Capacity (gal)

14.5

Leg Room - Front (in)

42.2
Wheelbase (in)

102.8

Est Fuel Economy (hwy miles)

31
Length (in)

175.3

Width (in)

67.1
Drivetrain - Axle
Type

Tochigi Fuji torque

Differential

Torque-sensing
Interior
Seats - Rear

60/40 split-folding

Floor Mats

Logo
Storage

Glovebox, lockable

Trim

Shift knob, color-keyed; Shift knob, leather w/Aluminum
Audio - Brand

Kenwood

Air Conditioning

CFC-Free
Heat/Ventilation Systems

Heater ducts, rear

Power Locks

Door
Visors

Dual; Mirror

Lighter

Included
Audio - CD/MP3

CD

Consoles

Floor; Storage
Ash Tray

Included

Seats - Front

Buckets; Reclining
Steering Wheel

Controls, cruise; Leather-wrapped

Armrests

Included
Windows

Power

Remote Releases

Fuel filler door; Trunk
Audio - Speakers

Subwoofer(s); 7

Upholstery

Cloth
Instrument Panels

Color-keyed; Tachometer; Trip odometer(s)

Audio - Radio

AM/FM
Steering Column

Tilt


Mechanical
Exhaust

Oval; Sport-tuned

Steering

Speed-sensitive; Variable-assist
Brakes

Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)

Brakes - ABS

3-channel; 4-sensor
Safety
Child Safety Features

Locks, rear doors

Mfr Trademark

ISOFIX
Safety Belt Systems

Force Limiters, front; Pretensioners

Airbag - Front Passenger

2nd Generation
Head Restraints

Adjustable

Remote Keyless Entry

Included
Side-Impact Protection

Door Beams

Airbag - Driver

2nd Generation
3-Pt Seat Blts - All Pos

Included


Suspension
Stabilizer Bar

Front & rear

Type

Independent
Warranty
Basic

3-year/50,000-mile


NOTE: Detailed Vehicle Information is obtained by decoding the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The equipment currently installed in the vehicle may differ from the equipment listed in the report (i.e. the possibility exists that the vehicle may have been modified or rebuilt).
DISCLAIMER INFORMATION
NMVTIS Consumer Access Product Disclaimer

* The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) is an electronic system that contains information on certain automobiles titled in the United States. NMVTIS is intended to serve as a reliable source of title and brand history for automobiles, but it does not contain detailed information regarding a vehicle's repair history.
* All states, insurance companies, and junk and salvage yards are required by federal law to regularly report information to NMVTIS. However, NMVTIS does not contain information on all motor vehicles in the United States because some states are not yet providing their vehicle data to the system. Currently, the data provided to NMVTIS by states is provided in a variety of time frames; while some states report and update NMVTIS data in "real-time" (as title transactions occur), other states send updates less frequently, such as once every 24 hours or within a period of days.
* Information on previous, significant vehicle damage may not be included in the system if the vehicle was never determined by an insurance company (or other appropriate entity) to be a "total loss" or branded by a state titling agency. Conversely, an insurance carrier may be required to report a "total loss" even if the vehicle's titling-state has not determined the vehicle to be "salvage" or "junk."
* Before making a decision to purchase a vehicle, consumers may wish to obtain an independent vehicle inspection, a NMVTIS Vehicle History Report, and consult other available vehicle information resources.
* The information in NMVTIS INCLUDES:
o Information from participating state motor vehicle titling agencies.
o Information on automobiles, buses, trucks, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, motor homes, and tractors. NMVTIS may not currently include commercial vehicles if those vehicles are not included in a state's primary database for title records (in some states, those vehicles are managed by a separate state agency), although these records may be added at a later time.
o Information on "brands" applied to vehicles provided by participating state motor vehicle titling agencies. Brand types and definitions vary by state, but may provide useful information about the condition or prior use of the vehicle.
o Most recent odometer reading in the state's title record.
o Information from insurance companies, and auto recyclers, including junk and salvage yards, that is required by law to be reported to the system, beginning March 31, 2009. This information will include if the vehicle was determined to be a "total loss" by an insurance carrier.
o Information from junk and salvage yards receiving a "cash for clunker" vehicle traded-in under the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 (CARS) Program.
* Consumers are advised to visit www.vehiclehistory.gov for details on how to interpret the information in the system and understand the meaning of various labels applied to vehicles by the participating state motor vehicle titling agencies.

ADD Consumer Access Disclaimer

* Auto Data Direct, Inc. is a "read-only portal" of data stored in the NMVTIS databases. Data is passed directly from AAMVA to the client through the ADD interface, which has been tested and approved by AAMVA. ADD does not enter the information found on a NMVTIS record, nor is it responsible for the accuracy or verification of the information found therein. The motor vehicle records accessed by ADD clients are recorded by participating states and are current with those entities at the time of access through the ADD portal.