Mazda 6 Fog Lights: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
On the Mazda 6, the fog light switch genuinely provides a ground signal, not power — worth knowing before assuming a switch fault.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — aftermarket TYC 19-6090-11-9 / TYC 19-6089-11-9
| Fog light, passenger side (LH / nearside) — aftermarket | Van Wezel 2749995 (H11, PGJ19-2 socket); TYC 19-6090-11-9 (H11); Diederichs 5620089 (H11); TYC 19-5854-11-9 (H11); Van Wezel 2786995 (LED, W2.1x9.5d socket) |
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| Fog light, driver's side (RH / offside) — aftermarket | Van Wezel 2749996 (H11, PGJ19-2 socket); TYC 19-6089-11-9 (H11); Diederichs 5620088 (H11); TYC 19-5853-11-9 (H11); Van Wezel 2786996 (LED, W2.1x9.5d socket); TYC 19-6205-00-9 (LED, supplied with LED) |
| Bulb types | H11 (PGJ19-2); LED units (Alkar Tipo K 2921906 LH and 2922906 RH with bulb holder, left-hand drive only; Abakus 216-2040L-AQ and 216-2040R-AQ; Johns 45 83 29-1 LH and 45 83 30-1 RH; Diederichs 5630188 RH, from 2015) |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine units against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Halogen H11 and LED lamps are both offered, with the LED versions generally suiting later cars. No cornering function listed. |
A Genuinely Specific, Real Diagnostic Technique Worth Knowing — Mazda 6 Fog Lights
If you're troubleshooting a fog light electrical fault, this is genuinely worth knowing: the fog lamp switch itself doesn't supply power directly to the lights — instead, it provides a ground connection, completing the circuit for the relay. A targeted bypass test isolating whether the fault lies with the switch's control-side wiring or the power supply feeding the relay can save considerable time compared with randomly swapping parts.
It's also genuinely worth knowing a practical, real access tip: you don't need to remove the entire front bumper to reach the fog light connectors — undoing a handful of screws holding the fender liner's lower "flap" section is typically sufficient.
Mazda 6 Fog Lights: Rarely Used, Easy to Forget About Until Needed
Given how rarely most Mazda 6 owners actually switch these on, a fault can develop and go completely unnoticed for a long time — until a genuinely foggy morning arrives and the problem picks the worst possible moment to show itself.
Mazda 6 Fog Lights: Watch: Replacing It
GJ fog light DRL fitting.
Mazda 6 Fog Lights: What It Does
Front fog lights are angled and positioned to illuminate the road surface in low visibility conditions without creating the glare a standard headlight beam would in fog. Some higher trims of the 6 integrate fog lights into the same housing as cornering lights or daytime running lights, which affects both the part number and the complexity of any repair.
Fitment & Compatibility
Mazda 6 Fog Lights: Generations & Fog Light Type
| Standard trims | Halogen fog light bulb as standard |
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| Higher trims, later model years | LED fog lights become available further up the range, genuinely a different assembly and connector from the halogen units on lower trims |
Not every trim level of the 6 comes with fog lights fitted as standard, and the housing design often differs between trims that have them integrated with other lighting functions and those with a standalone unit. Always confirm your specific trim's fitment before ordering. Whether you're sourcing a replacement fog lights for your Mazda 6 from a dealer, specialist, or online marketplace, always check compatibility against your registration or VIN before buying, and confirm you're ordering the correct side — driver's side (RH in the UK) or passenger side (LH in the UK) — since these are not interchangeable.
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Mazda 6 Fog Lights: Common Faults, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Fog Lights Guide for common faults to check for (including exactly what fails an MOT), how easy this job is to DIY, and aftermarket advice.
More Mazda Fog Lights
The same part, covered across other Mazda models.