Complete novice with MX5’s having just bought my first 2002 NB. I am trying to sort out the front lights as it looks like somebody has done some strange wiring mods. Having taken the headlights out I see there are 3 small lights each side at the top of the headlights, this may seem a silly question but are these sidelights as there are also the “ring” shaped lights around the dip & main beam lights. Neither side works although there is around 8 volts going to the outer most one on each side via the sealed black box unit stuck to the back of the headlight, also they look to be wired in series by the manufacturer which I find strange as if 1 goes out they all go out or have I got that wrong? I’ve tested the bulbs and 5 of the 6 don’t work but the rear sidelights and no plate all work fine.
Thank you all for your help. Obviously being new to the car I thought this was as standard but obviously not, I am now wiser thanks to your help, have ordered some proper headlight units now. Thanks again Geoff