Water in tail lights? (2010 +)

[Judoka]

Hi... I know there are threads about this already but I can't seem to find anyone that has the same issue that I have. :/
http://i50.tinypic.com/2n8uatw.jpg

I've noticed these water spots on top of the lens. Is this normal? Are the tail lights loose?

Thanks!

[Judoka]

The quality of the photo is poor. But the water is inside not outside the plastic.

[Default User]

Looks normal to me.
The water is trapped between the lens and the body panel

[Judoka]

Is it because the tail light is loose? (I recently had them removed and vinyled)

Or do all 2010+ Mazda3 exhibit this?

Thanks!

[Default User]

Pretty sure all Mazda3's are like this LOL

Not just 2010's and up

[Judoka]

lol
should i be worried about rust? Sorry about all the questions but thanks for helping!

[Hyperion]

That's fine.

[Queue]

Rust? In that area? Too early to tell for 2010+ models. But as Default User said, looks normal and it's just water between the body and lens. I can't remember, but I think the lens might have a small rim on the back there, giving that image of water underneath.

[LezOLee]

Its normal. Might be an issue if its staying there long after a car wash or rain.

[Kiyomi]

always there when i wash my car, no problems :D

[derekl]

Yup, mine looks like that after rain or wash.
Don't worry!

[zoomahh]

Looks normal to me.
The water is trapped between the lens and the body panel
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It's the fabrication of the housings. When you power wash your ride next time, angle the nozzle along the light housing line and it'll be forced out.

[Freakzaz]

I get that too after rain or car wash. Most of us experience a bit of condensation inside too. I don't think there's much to worry about.

[2zoom]

Rust? In that area? Too early to tell for 2010+ models. But as Default User said, looks normal and it's just water between the body and lens. I can't remember, but I think the lens might have a small rim on the back there, giving that image of water underneath.

On the 2010's there are a inner and outer lense with drian holes to let any excess water drip out. I know there was a TSB regarding the water in the rear tail lights. check out the "Known issues,Technical Bulletins" section on the forum. I would link it but i'm on my phone and its a pain in the $%&..

But to answer your question its normail unless there is a standing amount in the tail light assembly

[ronphan]

yeah that's pretty normal, I have water there all the time whenever I get a car wash.