Blown out bulb or fuse?

[mykg4orce]

I found out today that my driver side brake light was not working, so I assumed it must have been a blown out bulb. I removed the two screws on the lens assembly but there was something else holding it in place. I spent a hour trying to figure out how to remove it but couldn't. So if someone can explain how the damn thing comes loose!!!!!! Ok and the second thing I thought of was that it could be a fuse.... So how can I find out if its a blown fuse or bulb?

p.s Is the bulb readily available? at like Canadian Tire or is it some Mazda Bulb (i doubt it)

[mykg4orce]

Wow I had thought that someone might have removed their tail lights, but I guess no one has.

[Bumble G]

I was gona say you "for the P5 you need to take off three screws and blah,blah,blah...." but then I red you're sig and saw you have a 98.

check you're owners manual. If it's not in there call the dealer.

[ChopstickHero]

after removing the 2 screws, there's usually a clip or two that is holding it in place. try to locate these clips and pop them out using a screwdriver or your fingers. canadian tire should has a catalogue of cars and their OEM light bulbs in the automotive lighting aisle. if all else fails, go to a mazda dealer.

[mykg4orce]

Thanks. Actually i removed the two screws and there were 2 plastic clips that I guess were holding it in place, i didn't push them too hard fearing I would break something. So i just left it. Guess i'll have to look it up in a Chilton's manual... hehe