Factory Immobiliser?

[BRGNA8]

Hey guys

Im just wondering, was the immobiliser on our cars an optional extra? Only reason why I'm asking is because in my NA8, there doesn't seem to be a little red right next to the dimmer dial and the power window controllers. I'm only assuming that that little red light is the factory immobiliser? Mine is just a blank plate?

I found this picture on the internet for reference. Although the picture was taken a bit further back, you can see the light next to the steering column :



Here's what mine looks like :



If there is none, is there a way to install the factory one or would it be better to go aftermarket?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers!

[— kung fu jesus —]

No factory immobilizers in the US until '01, IIRC.

[— Malibu Q —]

Mazda Australia factory alarm systems were made by Vision and added in pre delivery. I prefer to replace them with an Immobiliser that meets new Au standards. If you have an uninstalled factory system you want to use, post up a pic. I may have a wiring diagram to suit.
Edit: it was a genuine accessory rather than an option.

[RustRat]

EU NA8 had immobilizers. Mine has, and it's a '97. So the blank in yours, is for our cars that had them installed.

[BRGNA8]

Mazda Australia factory alarm systems were made by Vision and added in pre delivery. I prefer to replace them with an Immobiliser that meets new Au standards. If you have an uninstalled factory system you want to use, post up a pic. I may have a wiring diagram to suit.
Edit: it was a genuine accessory rather than an option.

Thanks for that Malibu Q! Didn't realise it was considered a "genuine accessory".

Any recommendations on what aftermarket immobiliser would be best?

[MemphisMiata]

Immobilizers - or alarms in cars are VERY dependent on the quality of the installation. If you buy the most expensive model in the world & have it installed by a bozo, it will be a disappointment. On the other hand, even a moderately priced unit IF installed competently & by someone who knows the car in question will work very well.
I don't even remember the brand I put in my 1990 NA (think Codealarm?) but I added a radar sensor in the center console & door lock motors to make it keyless entry. I used the blank plate to mount the status LED. Been very pleased with the result.
Love it when I'm parked at the bar & ask my buddies to hand me my sunglasses, then watch what happens when the alarm goes off from them reaching inside the open car!