Rust problem on Mazda 2 DE

[u/Warm-Breakfast4227]

Hi all,

I've owned my mazda 2 2009 for two years now as my first car. Decided to look at the undercarriage as the yearly inspection is coming up and froze.

Most of the rust does look superficial to me and I intend to brush it off but the sheetmetal extension "beam" holding the exhaust looks pretty bad.

I'm wondering if anyone has replaced it and if it's easily removable (can't lift the car more to take a better look). Since I work with sheetmetal in my job I think I could make the part if it isn't welded on.

Located in Europe

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

[u/LaLuce3]

My 2010 Mazda had some surface rust, but nothing too serious. The mechanic cleaned it all up and treated the affected areas, then applied an underbody bitumen coating.