Open your trunk the two inner bulbs are for your license plate twist and should pop right out
push up and turn on the housing
You need to remove the liner on the trunk lid. That will give you access to the license plate lights housing. Remove the sockets by twisting 1/4 turn and replace bulbs. Size for bulbs are 2825
The clear covers for the license plate light bulbs have small arrows pointing in one direction. Simply push the cover to the direction of the arrows and the covers will slide off allowing for the old light bulbs to be replaced.
if your under miles its under warrenty
If you can not remove fasteners on outside, you may need to cut a section out of the inside of trunk to get your hand by the bulbs.
OPEN THE TRUNK LID. JUST INSIDE THE LID BEHIND THE LICENSE BULB CASE ARE 2 PHILIP HEAD SCREWS THAT REMOVE THE BACKING PLATE. ONCE YOU REMOVE IT YOU CAN REPLACE BOTH LITTLE BULBS. THEN PUT THE PLATE AND SCREWS BACK IN YOUR READY TO GO.....
To replace the license plate bulbs on a 2002 Mazda Miata, first, open the trunk and locate the license plate light assembly on the rear of the car. Use a flathead screwdriver to gently pry off the light cover. Once the cover is removed, twist the old bulb counterclockwise to remove it, then insert the new bulb by twisting it clockwise until secure. Finally, reattach the light cover and test the new bulbs to ensure they are working.
pop out the light assembly with a screwdriver and change the bulb. your receptacle may be taking in water at the car wash. duct tape over lens before going through automatic car wash.
Remove the screws that hold the covers in place. Replace bulbs!
There are two (2) lights directly above the license plate. Each light has two (2) screws. Remove these screws and the covers. Lights pop out with little effort. Replace bad bulbs with size 194 lights. These are approx $2 at walmart or an auto parts store. Once bulbs are replaced, reattach covers with the screws and you should be good to go.
On top of the license plate is a clear plastic lens with 2 screws in it. Take it off. Then a bulb slides into the holder, then replace the lens. There are 2 bulbs. One on each side.