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How to adjust the headlamp height, I think my lights are aiming to high. Cheers

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I suggest that you make a test of the proper height of your lights, before you attempt an adjustment.
This can be accomplished by driving your Mazda up to within 10 FT of a blank wall.
Next take a piece of masking tape and tape it to the wall at a height of 30 inches.
Put your headlamps on - on low beam - the lights should shine on the tape.

Good luck, and let me know how you make out.

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