2023 MAZDA CX-9 Touring

The vehicle is a 2023 Mazda CX-9 Touring with a 2.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, six-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive. The VIN decode identifies it as a sport utility vehicle manufactured by Mazda in Japan. The auction record lists the vehicle as having a salvage vehicle title, with FRONT END recorded as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible severe front-end damage supports the auction’s FRONT END classification. The salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from photographs. The front end has extensive collision damage. The hood is severely crushed, deeply creased, and raised above the fenders, leaving a large opening over the engine compartment. The front bumper cover is severely cracked, torn, displaced, and separated around the grille and near-side corner. The grille is distorted, with broken and displaced horizontal bars. The near-side headlamp assembly is missing, exposing wiring, mounting areas, and other internal components. The near-side front fender and wheel-opening area are heavily crushed and torn, with internal components exposed. The visible upper radiator/front support area also has bent sections and displaced components, while the radiator and other front-end components are exposed. The steering-wheel airbag is deployed, and curtain airbag fabric is hanging along the roof-side and upper door areas. These findings indicate that the restraint systems will require inspection and likely replacement, together with substantial front-end body and component repairs. The condition of concealed structural, mechanical, cooling, electrical, and driver-assistance components cannot be determined from the provided findings and should be assessed through a thorough physical inspection before purchase.