Mazda Demio
DY3WStock varies — page stays liveCo-developed on the Ford DY platform, the second-generation Demio adopted a tall, mini-MPV design prioritizing cabin space, versatility, and everyday practicality.
Engine
ZJ-VE 1.3L DOHC
Displacement
1,348 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Mazda Demio — representative 2nd Gen (DY) imageChassis variants of the Demio
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
DY3WZJ-VE 1.3L DOHC1,348 ccFF4AT / 5MT
DE3FSZJ-VE / ZJ-VEM 1.3L1,348 ccFFCVT / 4AT / 5MTDEJFSP3-VPS 1.3L SkyActiv-G1,298 ccFFCVTDE5FSZY-VE 1.5L DOHC1,498 ccFFCVT / 5MTDJ5FSS5-DPTS 1.5L SkyActiv-D1,498 ccFF6AT / 6MTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,925 mm
Width
1,680 mm
Height
1,530 mm
Weight
1,080 kg
Shipping volume
10.09 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
DY3W-100000XXXXXXAug 2002 – Mar 2005Pre-facelift DY Series
DY3W-400000XXXXXXApr 2005 – Jun 2007Facelift DY Series
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This DY3W was produced 2002–2007; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.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 DY3W
What is the primary appeal of the DY3W Demio?
Its tall-wagon styling offers exceptional headroom and rear cargo versatility compared to standard hatchbacks of its era.