Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Tubs and Disposals - toilet leak

I'm losing water out of my toilet bowl not the tank.....I have no water on the floor so i assume the wax ring is still good.....the water goes down to the very bottom of the bowl so I think there is still some water in the trap...When I flush (paper) the water rises up to the rim then slowly goes away leaving a very small amount of water (the paper stay's).....What are my options....What can I do to troubleshoot?....Do toilets go bad(this one is about 18 years old)

Thanks

You have a clogged toilet. A closet auger should be able to remove the obstruction. They make two sizes of augers; 3 foot and 6 foot. Most times this will clear the obstruction if it is within that location of length.

Sometimes numerous passes are needed to remove the clog. Let us know your results.

Thanks it was a clog and i used a plunger....I think I will invest in a closet auger....Thanks for your help...