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Link MX5NB1X (Mazda MX-5 NB1) ECU

MidPlug-in
US$1,675
US dealer price (Subimods); official linkecu.com NZD 2,639.25Checked

The Link MX5NB1X (Mazda MX-5 NB1) is a mid-range plug-in engine control unit (ECU) from Link ECU. It has 8 injector and 6 ignition outputs, 1 drive-by-wire throttle channel and knock control. List price is US$1,675. 2 sellers list it from US$1,483 to US$1,675.

Prices checked . Specs from Link ECU's published data.

Pixel illustration of the Link MX5NB1X (Mazda MX-5 NB1)
Link MX5NB1X (Mazda MX-5 NB1) product photo
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Key specs

8INJECTORS
6IGNITION
–MAX CYL
1DBW
0λ WIDEBAND
1KNOCK
2CAN BUSES
✓LOGGING

DBW = drive-by-wire throttle channels · λ wideband = onboard wideband lambda (oxygen sensor) inputs · CAN = controller area network buses.

Features

  • ✓Drive-by-wire
  • ✕Onboard wideband
  • ✓Knock control
  • ✓Flex fuel
  • ✓Traction control
  • ✓Launch control
  • ✓Boost control
  • ✓Gearbox control
  • ✓Onboard logging
  • ?Ethernet
  • ?USB
  • ✕Built-in display

✓ published · ✕ not offered · ? not published. Some features, like traction control and launch control, mean different things by brand. See the glossary.

Details

Highlights
Fits: Pre-Facelift Mazda MX5 NB1 with non-VVT 1.8L Engine from MY1998-2000. This ECU works for manual transmissions only. Includes onboard MAP sensor. Most factory features are supported. This ECU will need an expansion connector before E-Throttle is usable. This Plug-in features a new 4 pin powered CAN connector and cannot use the old CANPCB cable for CAN connection. Use the CANJST4 (Link PN 101-0198) cable for connecting CAN devices. This new 4 pin port and cable provide not only the CAN connection, but also a protected 12V power supply and ground for powering the CAN devices. The power supply is protected by a self-resetting fuse rated at 3A continuous.
Part number
240-4000
Software
PCLink (free)
Logging
512MB onboard
Links
Product page ↗Price source ↗
Fits
Mazda MX-5 Miata
Tuning
Find a Link ECU tuner with a dyno
Maker
Link ECU: history, software and every model

Where to buy the MX5NB1X (Mazda MX-5 NB1)

2 sellers found

LowestUS$1,483Link ECU (official store) · New Zealand
TypicalUS$1,579median of 2 priced
HighestUS$1,67513% above lowest
In stock0 of 2as listed
NZD 2,639≈ US$1,483
USD 1,675

Prices as shown on each seller's site on , in their own currency, converted at 14 Oct 2026 rates. Shipping, import duty and tax vary. Check with the seller before you buy.

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