Mazda Demio

DJ5FSStock varies — page stays live

Constructed around the modern KODO design theme, the DJ5FS introduced the efficient, high-torque 1.5-liter SkyActiv-D clean diesel engine to the Demio range, offering premium features and exceptional highway range.

Engine
S5-DPTS 1.5L SkyActiv-D
Displacement
1,498 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
6AT / 6MT
Fuel
Diesel
Body
Hatchback
Mazda Demio DJ5FSMazda Demio — representative 4th Gen (DJ) image

Chassis variants of the Demio

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,060 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,500 mm
Weight
1,130 kg
Shipping volume
10.32 M³

Manufacture year vs. registration year

Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:

Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
DJ5FS-100000XXXXXXSep 2014Aug 2019DJ SkyActiv-D Series

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This DJ5FS was produced 2014–2019; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.

KenyaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2018 or later qualify (8-year limit).
UgandaEligible
Within the 15-year limit from manufacture.
TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.
ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.
MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.

Common questions about the DJ5FS

Why is the DJ5FS diesel model unique in this segment?
It delivers high torque (up to 250 Nm) similar to a 2.5L gasoline engine while maintaining ultra-low subcompact fuel consumption.