2018 MAZDA CX-5 Grand Touring

The auction record lists the vehicle’s condition as “Certificate of Title” and identifies the primary damage as “Front End.” Stage 1 reports that the visible hood, front bumper, grille, and front-corner misalignment supports the unverified FRONT END damage claim; the certificate-of-title status cannot be confirmed from the photos. Visible damage is concentrated at the front of the vehicle. The leading edge of the hood is raised and uneven, with pronounced gaps above the grille and headlights. The front bumper cover, grille trim, and headlight interfaces are displaced, with irregular panel alignment across the front fascia. The front fender, hood, and headlight gaps are also uneven. A black trim piece at the outer front bumper near the wheel arch is separated from the body and hanging downward. These findings indicate moderate visible collision damage to the front exterior. The condition of structural components, cooling or lighting systems, sensors, and other parts behind the damaged panels cannot be determined from the provided findings. The VIN identifies this as a 2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring SUV with four-wheel drive, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was manufactured by Mazda Motor Corporation in Hiroshima, Japan. Three applicable NHTSA safety recalls are listed: a side-curtain air-bag deployment issue in side-impact or rollover crashes, a powertrain-control-module software issue that may cause the engine to stall, and a low-pressure fuel-pump impeller issue that may lead to fuel-pump failure and engine stalling. Recall completion status is not provided and should be verified with Mazda or an authorized dealer before purchase.