The Mazda 808 uses two bulb types across its front and rear side marker positions: the 89 and the 97, both of which are ANSI-standard bulbs recognized in the US and Canada.
Both the 89 and 97 are single-filament bulbs sharing the BA15s bayonet base and identical electrical ratings of 12V and 13W, placing them in the same general family as the 1156.
The 97 is described as a variant of the 1156, while the 89 is specifically noted as a lower wattage variant of the 1156, a distinction that carries fitment implications despite their shared base type.
The BA15s bayonet base is a single-contact design, meaning correct polarity orientation is required during installation for proper circuit function.
The Mazda 808 follows the same bulb type for both front and rear side marker positions in every model year covered, with no asymmetry between the two positions.
For the 1976-1977 model years, both the front and rear side marker positions call for the 89 bulb.
For the 1972-1975 model years, both the front and rear side marker positions call for the 97 bulb.
Although the 89 and 97 share the BA15s base and the same voltage and wattage ratings, they are distinct part numbers and are not listed as interchangeable within these specifications.