2021 MAZDA CX-9 Grand Touring

The 2021 Mazda CX-9 is listed with a salvage certificate, and the auction identifies the primary damage as SIDE. Stage 1 reports that the extensive visible deformation to the side doors, rocker panel, and adjacent bodywork supports the auction’s SIDE damage claim. The salvage certificate status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The vehicle has severe collision damage along the visible side. Both the front and rear doors are heavily dented and creased, with broad inward deformation, sharp folds, extensive scraping, and areas of damaged or exposed lighter-colored material. The rocker panel/lower side sill beneath the doors is severely compressed and irregularly folded. Moderate creasing is also visible on the lower front edge of the rear quarter panel near the rear wheel arch. At the rear, the lower right bumper trim is detached and hanging downward, leaving an open gap. The exhaust pipes and associated metal components are visibly positioned low beneath the rear bumper and extend downward and rearward. These areas require careful inspection for damage to the underlying body structure, mounting points, exhaust system, and related components. The steering-wheel rim shows minor cosmetic wear, with portions of the leather surface appearing glossy from use. VIN decoding identifies this vehicle as 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. It is configured with three rows and seating for seven. One NHTSA safety recall is recorded: campaign 21V750000 concerns certain 2020–2021 CX-9 vehicles equipped with 60/40 split second-row seats. The left second-row seat may slide forward unexpectedly during a crash, potentially increasing occupant injury risk. Mazda’s remedy is replacement of the affected internal seat parts by a dealer at no charge. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Mazda or an authorized dealer. A thorough physical inspection is recommended before purchase, including structural measurement, door and rocker-panel operation, rear-quarter and wheel-arch inspection, exhaust and bumper mounting checks, underbody examination, and verification of all safety-system and recall repairs.