I live in Auckland. New Zealand, a city that never snowed or had any salts applied to the road. I live in an urban city and never took my 2021 CX-5 off road, ever. It has had an easy life being driven on smooth asphalt roads and highway throughout my 2y of ownership since brand new. So far only driven 18k.
During my yearly inspection today, I was really surprised to find some surface rust on the passenger side lower control arm (we drive on the left with steering wheel on the right). This rust must have formed several months back, as I could see some pain black paint peeling off and more rust bubbles forming underneath. See photos attached. The last photo was taken from the driver side for comparison
I was quite taken by this, especially in such a low mileage and age. I know Mazda has a rust problem in the past, but this is a 2021 CX5 being driven in a city that never snowed!
Is this normal? I will be making a booking to Mazda to get this inspected under warranty for sure.
During my yearly inspection today, I was really surprised to find some surface rust on the passenger side lower control arm (we drive on the left with steering wheel on the right). This rust must have formed several months back, as I could see some pain black paint peeling off and more rust bubbles forming underneath. See photos attached. The last photo was taken from the driver side for comparison
I was quite taken by this, especially in such a low mileage and age. I know Mazda has a rust problem in the past, but this is a 2021 CX5 being driven in a city that never snowed!
Is this normal? I will be making a booking to Mazda to get this inspected under warranty for sure.
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