2021 MAZDA CX-9 Grand Touring

The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage-title condition with a primary damage code of “SIDE.” Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence supports the “SIDE” classification, with extensive damage visible on both sides of the vehicle. The salvage-title status itself cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs alone. The 2021 Mazda CX-9 has severe collision damage affecting both sides of the body. On the right side, the rear door and adjacent quarter panel have multiple deep dents, sharp creases, extensive black scraping, and disturbed white paint. The right rear quarter-window glass is missing, leaving the interior visible through the opening. On the left side, both the front and rear doors have pronounced dents, creases, scraping, and paint transfer. The left rear quarter panel and wheel-arch area are sharply deformed, with irregular contours extending around the rear door edge, side window, and wheel opening. The left rear wheel-arch trim is missing, exposing its mounting holes. The left front fender is also dented and creased above and behind the front wheel. In addition, the left exterior mirror is incomplete, with the outer cover and mirror glass missing and internal components exposed. The front bumper cover has several minor dark scuffs. The windshield has multiple cracks near the upper side and A-pillar area. The front passenger seat side airbag and roof-side curtain airbag are visibly deployed, indicating that the restraint system will require inspection and likely repair or replacement before the vehicle can be considered safe for use. According to the VIN decode, this is a Japan-built 2021 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring SUV with four-wheel drive, a 2.5-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission. The decoded vehicle has three rows and seven seats, with front, side, and curtain airbag systems listed as factory equipment. One official recall is listed for this vehicle’s make, model, and year: NHTSA campaign 21V750000 concerns certain second-row 60/40 split-bench seats that may slide forward during a crash. Mazda’s remedy is replacement of the affected internal seat parts at no charge. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mazda or an authorized dealer. A complete physical inspection is recommended, including structural measurements, suspension and wheel-area checks, glass and body-panel replacement, airbag and seat-belt-system diagnostics, electronic fault-code scanning, and verification of the vehicle’s title and recall status.