Image Trace Cut is hindered when scaling down an image

I have traced a descent sized image in terms of L x W, so that the Trace Image feature can grab as much detail as it can.
When scaling down the traced image, part of the trace disappears and there is a disconnect which can only be seen in the preview tab.

Image preview when making the trace bigger and there is no disconnect:

How can I make sure the scaling down is not butchering the image trace?
Somehow, this was not happening yesterday. I even have test pieces which were cut out just fine…