The Mazda MX-6 front turn signal requires bulb sizes 1157NA, 1034NA, or 1156, while the rear turn signal uses 1156 or 1157 bulb sizes. The replacement chart covers 1988 to 1997 production years with corresponding bulb size specifications.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The 1156 bulb is the most frequently specified type across the Mazda MX-6 turn signal positions, appearing in the front turn signal from 1988-1992 and in the rear turn signal across most model years.
The 1156 is a single-filament bulb rated at 12V and 21W, fitted with a BA15s bayonet base, and conforms to the ANSI standard applicable in the US and Canada.
The BAY15d bayonet base found on the 1157, 1157NA, and 1034NA bulbs is a dual-contact base, which is physically distinct from the single-contact BA15s base of the 1156. These base types are not interchangeable.
The 1157NA is specified for the Mazda MX-6 front turn signal in 1994 and 1997. It is a dual-filament bulb rated at 12V with a 21W main filament and a 5W secondary filament, and it features natural amber glass.
The 1034NA shares the same BAY15d bayonet base and 12V, 21W/5W dual-filament configuration as the 1157NA and is described as a variant of the 1157 series. It is specified for the front turn signal in 1993, 1995, and 1996.
The natural amber glass on the 1157NA and 1034NA bulbs produces an amber output without relying on a colored lens, which distinguishes them from the clear-glass 1157.
The 1157 is specified for the rear turn signal on the MX-6 in 1992 only. Like the 1157NA and 1034NA, it is a dual-filament BAY15d bulb rated at 12V and 21W/5W, but it lacks the amber glass coating of the NA variants.
The front turn signal position on the MX-6 uses three distinct bulb types across its production span, while the rear turn signal position uses only the 1156 and 1157.
Because the 1034NA is classified as a variant of the 1157 series, it shares the same wattage and base type, though the NA suffix specifically denotes the natural amber glass construction rather than a difference in electrical characteristics.
Substituting a single-filament 1156 in a socket designed for a dual-filament BAY15d bulb would result in an incorrect fit, as the BA15s and BAY15d bases differ in both contact configuration and pin offset geometry.