The Mazda MX-6 side marker utilizes a 194 bulb size for illumination across the specified vehicle lighting components. Data for the bulb requirements covers the range from 1995 through 1997.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Mazda MX-6 uses two bulb sizes across its side marker positions: the 194 and the 168, both of which are ANSI-standard miniature wedge bulbs classified under the T10 form factor and rated at 12 volts.
The 194 bulb operates at 3.78 watts, while the 168 bulb operates at 4.9 watts. Although both share the same T10 wedge base, their wattage ratings differ, which is a relevant fitment consideration.
The front side marker position on the MX-6 uses the 194 bulb across all model years from 1988-1997.
The rear side marker position on the MX-6 uses the 194 bulb for model years 1992-1997 and the 168 bulb for model years 1988-1991, reflecting a specification change between those production periods.
Because the 194 and 168 bulbs share the T10 wedge base, they are physically interchangeable in terms of socket fitment. However, the wattage difference means a substitution would alter the electrical load at that position.
The T10 wedge base is a common automotive bulb format in which the electrical contacts are formed by the glass envelope itself rather than a separate metal base, allowing direct insertion into a wedge-type socket.
Both the 194 and 168 designations follow ANSI standards applicable in the United States and Canada, meaning the specifications governing their electrical and physical characteristics are standardized within those markets.