The Mazda MX-3 side marker requires a 194 bulb size for proper installation and function within the lighting assembly. Data for the specific bulb requirements covers the 1995 through 1995 range.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The 194 bulb is the sole bulb type specified across all side marker positions on the Mazda MX-3, covering model years 1992-1995.
The 194 bulb follows the ANSI standard recognized in the United States and Canada, classifying it as a regulated miniature lamp type with defined electrical and physical parameters.
It is a T10 miniature wedge bulb, meaning it uses a wedge-style base rather than a bayonet or screw fitting, and seats directly into a compatible wedge socket without a separate metal base.
The 194 operates at 12 volts and draws 3.78 watts, placing it in the low-wattage range typical of parking and marker lamp applications.
The front and rear side marker positions on the MX-3 share the same 194 bulb specification across all four model years, indicating socket compatibility between both locations on the vehicle.
Because the 194 is an ANSI-standardized type, it is produced by multiple manufacturers to the same electrical and physical specification, making cross-brand substitution generally straightforward within that standard.
The wedge base design of the T10 type is not compatible with bayonet-style sockets, so any replacement bulb must also use a wedge base to seat correctly in the MX-3's marker lamp housings.