2018 MAZDA CX-5 Touring

The auction record lists this 2018 Mazda CX-5 as having a salvage title, with FRONT END recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible front-end damage supports the auction’s FRONT END classification. However, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs alone. The front bumper cover is severely damaged, with large sections missing or broken. The grille, mounting points, and inner bumper components are exposed at the front center and corner. The Mazda emblem and surrounding upper grille trim are also missing, leaving the black mesh grille and a central module exposed. Open gaps in the front fascia reveal brackets, fasteners, and other inner components. The front-side fender has pronounced creasing and deformation around the wheel opening. The wheel-arch molding is missing, with mounting holes and exposed edges visible. Lower black rocker trim near the front door is detached and hanging outward. The findings are consistent with substantial front-end collision damage. The condition of the underlying structure, cooling system, suspension, steering, safety systems, and mechanical components requires physical inspection and functional testing. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as a Japan-built 2018 Mazda CX-5 Touring SUV with four-wheel drive, a 2.5-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission. Three NHTSA recalls are listed for this model and year: a side-curtain air-bag deployment issue in certain side-impact or rollover crashes, a powertrain-control-module software issue that may cause engine stalling, and a low-pressure fuel-pump impeller defect that may cause fuel-pump failure and engine stalling. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mazda or an authorized dealer before purchase.