Genuine Mazda Rear Combination Lamp Tapping Screw – MX-5 Mk4 / ND • 9987-80-516B

Genuine Mazda 9987-80-516B Rear Combination Lamp Tapping Screw

Replacement Genuine Mazda rear-lamp mounting screw for Mazda MX-5 Mk4 / ND and RF models with applicable 1.5L and 2.0L petrol engines listed in the compatibility table.

The tapping screw is used to secure the rear combination-lamp assembly to the vehicle body and can be fitted at the left-hand or right-hand rear lamp mounting position.

Correct retention helps maintain the intended lamp alignment and reduces the risk of movement, vibration or rattling from the lamp assembly.

Replacement may be required where the original screw is missing, corroded, rounded, cross-threaded or damaged during rear-lamp removal or body repairs.

This listing supplies one individual Genuine Mazda tapping screw. The quantity required depends on the lamp and mounting position being repaired.

• Part type: Rear combination-lamp tapping screw
• Mazda catalogue description: Screw, tapping
• Alternative descriptions: Tail-lamp screw / rear-light screw / combination-lamp fixing screw
• Primary function: Secures the rear lamp assembly to the vehicle body
• System: Rear exterior lighting and body fittings
• Fitting position: Left-hand or right-hand rear combination lamp
• Primary vehicle application: Mazda MX-5 Mk4 / ND and RF
• Body applications: Soft-top and RF
• Engine applications: Applicable 1.5L and 2.0L petrol models
• Transmission applications: Manual and automatic according to vehicle specification
• Fastener type: Tapping screw
• Quantity supplied: One individual screw
• Quantity required: Depends on the lamp mounting position
• Brand: Genuine Mazda
• Part No.: 9987-80-516B
• Also referenced as: 998780516B

Typical reasons for replacement:

• Rear combination lamp removed for replacement
• Original mounting screw missing
• Screw head rounded or damaged
• Thread corroded or stripped
• Fastener seized during removal
• Incorrect universal screw previously fitted
• Rear lamp loose or vibrating
• Body or accident repair involving the rear lamp

Fitment advice: This screw is used at the rear combination-lamp mounting points on applicable Mazda MX-5 ND and RF models and can be used on either the left-hand or right-hand lamp.

Quantity advice: This listing supplies one screw. Inspect the relevant lamp and retain the removed hardware as a reference when determining the total quantity required.

Position advice: The rear lamp assembly uses several different mounting components, including screws, flange nuts, plastic grommets and body seals. Confirm that the required component is the tapping screw referenced as 9987-80-516B.

Grommet advice: Inspect the corresponding plastic screw grommet or captive fixing. A damaged or spinning grommet may prevent the replacement screw from tightening correctly.

Thread advice: Start the screw by hand and confirm that it follows the existing thread correctly. Do not force it into a damaged, obstructed or incorrectly sized fixing.

Tightening advice: Tighten only sufficiently to secure the lamp. Excessive tightening can strip the plastic grommet, damage the mounting point or crack the lamp housing.

Gasket advice: Inspect the lamp-to-body gasket whenever the rear lamp is removed. A compressed, torn or incorrectly seated gasket can allow water into the luggage compartment.

Alignment advice: Position the lamp correctly against its guides and body aperture before installing the screw. Do not use the screw to pull a misaligned lamp forcibly into position.

Water-leak advice: Where the lamp is being removed to investigate water ingress, inspect the gasket, body aperture, mounting grommets and surrounding seams before reassembly.

Other items to consider: Consider inspecting the rear-lamp flange nuts, screw grommets, body gasket, electrical connector and luggage-compartment trim clips during the same repair.

Useful tools / consumables: Correctly fitting screwdriver or driver bit, trim-removal tools, electrical-contact cleaner and clean lint-free cloths.

Difficulty guide: DIY Difficulty: Easy to moderate. Access may require removal or repositioning of luggage-compartment trim and careful handling of the rear lamp assembly.

Why Genuine Mazda? Genuine Mazda mounting screws are manufactured to the intended thread form, head profile, length and corrosion-protection specification. Using the correct OE fastener helps avoid damage caused by an unsuitable universal screw.

What’s in the box: One Genuine Mazda rear combination-lamp tapping screw, part number 9987-80-516B. Rear lamp, flange nuts, screw grommets, body gasket and installation tools are not included unless specifically shown or stated separately.

Installation notes: Switch off the vehicle lighting and gain access to the rear of the lamp. Position the lamp and gasket correctly against the body, align the screw with its corresponding mounting grommet and start it by hand. Tighten the screw carefully until the lamp is secure, taking care not to strip the fixing or damage the lamp housing. Refit any removed trim and test all rear-lighting functions.