1999-2005 NB Miata Headlight Assemblies: NB1 vs NB2
US-market 1999-2000 NB1 and 2001-2005 NB2 only. Match left/right side, NB1 versus NB2 lens/body, connector/bulb/wiring, and Mazdaspeed application.
WHERE TO BUY
Open an exact listing, then confirm fitment, stock, price, and shipping with the seller before ordering.
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Direct replacement only: 1999-2000 NB1 versus 2001-2005 NB2, left versus right, connector/bulb and harness condition. The checked compatibility source flags 2005 wiring differences; confirm Mazdaspeed equipment separately. NA pop-up lamps are excluded.
OEM numbers
Checked NB1 references include left NC10-51-041C and right NC10-51-031C. No NB2 part number is published without exact authoritative confirmation.Supersession
No NB1-to-NB2 supersession is claimed. A facelift conversion is excluded because lamp shape, mounting and wiring details are a system change rather than direct replacement.
Fitment
Direct replacement only: 1999-2000 NB1 versus 2001-2005 NB2, left versus right, connector/bulb and harness condition. The checked compatibility source flags 2005 wiring differences; confirm Mazdaspeed equipment separately. NA pop-up lamps are excluded.
Aftermarket options
New OEM, used OEM and professionally retrofitted exact-core assemblies exist. Retrofit output and legality depend on the exact build; this page does not endorse an NB1/NB2 facelift conversion.
Before you buy
NB1 and NB2 lamps are not treated as direct substitutes. Confirm side, mounting, connector/bulb and harness, including the cited 2005 wiring caution and Mazdaspeed equipment. Facelift conversion instructions are outside this page.
Research and fitment sources
Supersede reviewed 10 unique research sources for this guide. 6 also appear above as a seller or official action and are not repeated here; 4 additional citations follow.
Research last verified .
