Mazda Demio
DY3WStock varies — page stays liveThe second-generation DY3W Demio departed from the original mini-wagon styling toward a taller, mini-MPV design concept. Sharing its platform with the Ford Fiesta, it maximized cabin space and cargo flexibility.
Engine
1.3L ZJ-VE DOHC I4
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
DY3W1.3L ZJ-VE DOHC I41,348 ccFF4AT / 5MT
DE3FS1.3L ZJ-VE DOHC I41,348 ccFFCVT / 4AT / 5MTDEJFS1.3L Skyactiv-G1,298 ccFFCVTDE5FS1.5L ZY-VE DOHC I41,498 ccFF5MT / CVTDJ5FS1.5L Skyactiv-D Diesel1,498 ccFF6MT / 6ATDimensions & 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
DY3W-400000XXXXXXApr 2005 – Jul 2007Facelift
Import eligibility by country (2002–2007)
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 platform does the DY-generation Demio share?
It shares the Ford B3 platform, which was co-developed by Mazda and also utilized by the contemporary European Ford Fiesta.