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NA/NB Miata Tail-Lamp Assemblies, Gaskets and Trunk-Leak Diagnosis

1990-1997 NA and 1999-2005 NB Miata tail lamps. Generations, side and gasket construction differ; water can enter from other trunk/body seals.

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WHERE TO BUY

Open an exact listing, then confirm fitment, stock, price, and shipping with the seller before ordering.

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What you need to know

Water-test before ordering. Inspect lamp cracks/studs, lamp gasket, third brake lamp, rain rail, antenna drain, body seams and battery vent as applicable.

OEM numbers

Checked NA lamp-to-body gasket NA01-51-158, two required per car. NB gasket/washer construction is different and must be matched to the NB lamp/catalog.

Supersession

No NA-to-NB lamp or gasket interchange is asserted. Left/right assemblies are distinct; the NA gasket number is not generalized to NB.

Fitment

Water-test before ordering. Inspect lamp cracks/studs, lamp gasket, third brake lamp, rain rail, antenna drain, body seams and battery vent as applicable.

Aftermarket options

New OEM/aftermarket gaskets and used complete lamps exist. Reusing hardened gaskets or applying uncontrolled sealant can complicate later service.

Before you buy

NA and NB gasket arrangements differ, and left/right lamps are not interchangeable. Water-test first because rain rail, third brake light, antenna drain, seams or battery vent can mimic a tail-lamp leak.

Research and fitment sources

Supersede reviewed 7 unique research sources for this guide. 4 also appear above as a seller or official action and are not repeated here; 3 additional citations follow.

Research last verified .

  1. Mellens — 1990 1997 supplement
  2. Trull — NB collision guidepdf
  3. GO Parts — tail light mazda mx 5 miata 1990 1997