Mazda 808 License Plate Bulb Size

The Mazda 808 license plate light uses bulb size 97 and bulb size 89 for illumination. Data for the specified components covers the period from 1972 through 1977.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

Bulb Size by Year Range

Years	Bulb Size
1975-1977	97
1972-1974	89

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Variant of 1156. 12V, 13W.	97
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. Lower wattage variant of 1156. 12V, 13W.	89

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Additional Notes

The Mazda 808 license plate bulb specifications cover the 1972-1977 model years, split across two bulb sizes: the 97 for 1975-1977 and the 89 for 1972-1974.
Both the 97 and 89 are ANSI-standardized bulbs recognized in the US and Canadian markets, each operating at 12 volts and 13 watts.
The 97 and 89 share the BA15s bayonet base, a single-contact base type that uses a single pin offset to one side to ensure correct orientation during installation.
Both bulbs are single-filament types, meaning each contains one tungsten filament and serves a single lighting function rather than switching between two brightness levels.
The 97 and 89 are each described as variants of the 1156 bulb, a widely used automotive bulb, which indicates a close relationship in physical and electrical design between all three part numbers.
Despite sharing the same base type, voltage, and wattage, the 97 and 89 carry distinct ANSI part numbers, which reflects a fitment distinction that makes them non-interchangeable across the two production periods of the 808.