Mazda MX-5 NC Bulb Sizes (2005–2015)

Quick answer: most Mazda MX-5 NC cars use H7 for the low beam – see the table below, as some versions differ.
Looking for the right headlight bulb for your Mazda MX-5 NC (2005–2015)? Below you will find the bulb sizes for the low beam, high beam, fog lights and parking lights.
This guide covers: 1.8, 2.0 · Soft top and Roadster Coupe (RHT) · NC1, NC2 (2009) and NC3 (2013) · Miata (US).
Mazda MX-5 NC bulb sizes
Halogen headlights
Xenon headlights (option)
Good to know
The MX-5 NC uses H7 for the low beam.
The high beam changed with the 2009 facelift: H9 on 2006–2008 cars (NC1), 9005 (HB3) on 2009–2015 cars.
Fog lights use H11.
LightsUp LED bulbs for the Mazda MX-5 NC
Magic App Control LED bulbs – sizes for this car: H7, H9, H11, 9005. colour temperature, brightness and strobe controlled from your phone, built-in CAN bus.
CORE150 LED bulbs – sizes for this car: H7, H9, H11, 9005. 150W per set with an external driver for cooling, no app.
Compact 1:1 H7 LED bulbs (6000LM) – sizes for this car: H7. very compact, no external driver – fits tight headlight housings.
Xenon to LED bulbs – sizes for this car: D2S. plug-and-play LED replacement for xenon bulbs, works with the factory ballast.
Xenon LED bulbs with App Control (DIY) – sizes for this car: D2S. app-controlled xenon LED bulbs – they bypass the ballast, so the wiring must be modified.
T10 / W5W LED bulbs – sizes for this car: W5W. for parking and position lights.
Why upgrade to LED?
Much brighter, clean white light (around 6000K) instead of yellow halogen.
Instant full brightness and a much longer life than halogen bulbs.
Plug-and-play: the same base as your original H7 bulb, no cutting or wiring changes.
Built-in CAN bus on our App Control bulbs – no dashboard warnings on most cars.
Xenon headlights? Swap to LED
If your Mazda MX-5 NC has xenon headlights, our Xenon to LED bulbs replace the D2S bulb directly – no ballast changes needed.
FAQ
What bulb does the Mazda MX-5 NC use for the low beam?
Halogen headlights: H7; Xenon headlights (option): D2S.
Can I fit LED bulbs in my Mazda MX-5 NC?
Yes. LightsUp sells plug & play LED bulbs in the sizes this car uses (H7, H9, 9005, H11, D2S). Check the code printed on your current bulb before ordering.
Check before you order
Headlights can differ by market (EU/US), trim, xenon or halogen, or because a previous owner fitted different lights. Please check the code printed on the base of your current bulb before ordering. Not sure? Send us a photo of your bulb to info@lightsup.pro and we will confirm the right size for you.
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