2020 MAZDA 3

The vehicle is a 2020 Mazda3 hatchback with a salvage title designation. The auction lists hail as the primary damage; however, Stage 1’s photo-based assessment found that the visible evidence does not support this claim. The roof, hood, and trunk/decklid appear largely smooth, without the numerous small shallow dents or the horizontal-panel dent distribution typically expected from hail damage. The only recorded condition issue is minor cosmetic wear on the steering-wheel rim, with glossy, visibly worn areas along the upper and left sections of the grip. According to the VIN decode, this Mazda3 was manufactured in Japan and is equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, six-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive. It is identified as a Premium-package model with standard safety features including adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assistance, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear visibility monitoring. A physical inspection is recommended to verify the vehicle’s overall condition and to investigate the reason for the salvage designation.