
When the Mazda 3's brake light fails, the instrument panel will display: a bracket with a circle in the middle, and a crossed-out lock inside the circle. Brake lights are generally installed at the rear of the vehicle. The main body color is red, which enhances the penetration of the light source, so that vehicles behind can easily detect the braking of the vehicle in front even in low visibility conditions, thereby preventing rear-end collisions. The following are the classifications of automotive lights: 1. Headlights. Combined headlights are located at the front of the car and mainly serve the purpose of illumination and signaling. The light emitted by the headlights can illuminate the road conditions in front of the vehicle, allowing the driver to drive safely at night. 2. Combined taillights. Combined taillights are located at the rear of the car and mainly serve the purpose of illumination and signaling. 3. Turn signals. Used to indicate to other road users that the vehicle is turning left or right. Regulations require them to be amber. 4. License plate lights. License plate lights are mainly used to illuminate the license plate, allowing people to identify the vehicle license plate at night.

Last time my Mazda3's brake light went out, a little yellow bulb icon with an exclamation mark in the middle suddenly popped up on the dashboard! It scared me so much that I immediately pulled over. This symbol is a warning that there's an issue with your rear lights, especially critical ones like the brake lights that affect safety. I got out and walked around the car three times, and sure enough, the left brake light wasn't working. Later, I found out it was just a loose bulb connection—pushing it back in fixed the problem. But if the light still doesn't work, it could be a fuse or wiring issue, and you'd need to take it to a repair shop. After all, if your brake lights aren't working, how dangerous is it for the car behind you not to see when you're braking!

After years of repairing cars, I've noticed that when the Mazda3 (Axela) has a brake light failure, the bulb warning light on the dashboard will always illuminate. The design of this light is quite intuitive—a yellow bulb with an exclamation mark, exactly as depicted in the manual. Most of the time, this issue is caused by a burnt-out bulb or poor circuit contact, with a few cases being a blown fuse. I recommend that owners first check the rear light assembly; it takes just three seconds to identify the problem. If you're a novice and unsure how to proceed, drive directly to a repair shop, but remember to turn on your hazard lights on the way. Never ignore this issue—last time, a client delayed repairs and ended up in a rear-end collision that cost 8,000 yuan to fix!

I remember vividly the first time I drove the Mazda3 (Axela) when a yellow bulb symbol suddenly lit up on the dashboard, making my palms sweat with panic. After checking the manual, I learned it was a light failure warning, specifically indicating a brake light issue. I immediately asked a friend to help press the brake pedal, and sure enough, the high-mounted stop lamp wasn't working. For new drivers encountering this situation, don't panic—first identify which bulb has failed. If it's a regular bulb, a trip to the auto parts market can fix it for just ten yuan. But if the problem keeps recurring, it's time to check the wiring connections. In five years of driving, I've replaced my brake light bulbs three times, and each time this dashboard light accurately signaled the issue—it's incredibly reliable!


