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MOT Test Centres in Maldon
27 MOT test stations in Maldon, Essex (East of England) were listed as active by DVSA on 26 Feb 2026. 7 (26%) test motorcycles, 7 (26%) test Class 7 vans and 15 test Class 4 cars and light vans only. The car test is capped at £54.85 here as everywhere in Great Britain; £30-45 is typical.
Stations listed
27
#40 of 45 districts in East of England
Test motorcycles
7
26% hold Class 1 or 2
Test Class 7 vans
7
26% hold Class 7 (3,000-3,500kg)
Class 5 / Class 3
6 / 4
Minibuses 13+ seats / three-wheelers
What the Maldon Stations Can Test
Of the 27 listed stations, 25 test Class 4 (cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans and taxis), which makes a car MOT the easiest test to place in Maldon. Motorcycle riders have 7 options; drivers of 3,000-3,500kg vans have 7; operators of 13-seat-plus passenger vehicles have 6; three-wheelers can be tested at 4. 2 stations are specialists that do not test cars at all. The stations are spread across Maldon (10), Burnham on Crouch (4), Chelmsford (3), Essex (2) and 8 other post towns. 3 are national chain or dealer-group branches; the rest are independent garages.
| Class | Vehicles | Stations | Share | DVSA max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | 7 | 26% | £29.65 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | 7 | 26% | £29.65 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | 4 | 15% | £37.80 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | 25 | 93% | £54.85 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | 6 | 22% | £59.55 to £80.65 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | 7 | 26% | £58.60 |
Where the 27 Maldon stations are
Every listed station in Maldon on one map. Point at a row in the tables below and its pin lights up; click a pin and the table jumps to that station. Zoom in and the clusters break apart into individual sites.
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Motorcycle, Van, PSV and Three-Wheeler Stations (12)
Stations in Maldon authorised for Class 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 as well as, or instead of, Class 4 cars. Each has its own page with classes, nearest alternatives and, where matched, the operating company.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtec AutomotiveUnit 4 | Maldon,essex | CM9 8RY | 01621 860519 | 123457 |
| Champion Motors LimitedUnit 12A And 12B | Maldon | CM9 6TR | 01621 857444 | 123457 |
| Cold Norton MOT Centre LimitedUnit 8, Mapledean Industrial Estate | Chelmsford | CM3 6LG | 01621 744165 | 123457 |
| Deejay Truck RepairsUnit 6C | Heybridge | CM9 4XB | 01376 525045 | 123457 |
| Dengie MOTUnit 5 Mayfield Centre | Burnham-On-Crouch | CM0 8UB | 07775 830824 | 123457 |
| Hallmark Auto Engineers LtdUnit 2, Triangle Garage | Maldon | CM9 4NL | 01621 840978 | 123457 |
| Hyside Motorcycles LtdUnit 9 Wycke Hill Business Park | Essex | CM9 6UZ | 01708 706677 | 123457 |
| J H PalmerWest Street Garage | Maldon | CM9 8RJ | 01621 869200 | 123457 |
| Maverick MotorcyclesUnit 2, Old Whitmans Farm | Purleigh | CM3 6RW | 07306 444598 | 123457 |
| Protech MOT & Service Centre10 Springfield Industrial Est | Burnham on Crouch | CM0 8TE | 01621 782654 | 123457 |
| Station Road MOT Testing17 Station Road | Maldon | CM9 4LQ | 01621 857047 | 123457 |
| Woodford Garage Burnham38 Maldon Road | Burnham on Crouch | CM0 8NS | 01621 782549 | 123457 |
Car and Light Van (Class 4 Only) Stations (15)
Stations in Maldon authorised for Class 4 only: cars, vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis and minibuses up to 12 seats. The £54.85 cap applies; £30-45 is typical.
| Station | Town | Postcode | Phone | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amp EngineeringWaterside Garage | Bradwell on Sea | CM0 7HS | 01621 776285 | 123457 |
| Beacon Hill GarageMaypole Road | Witham | CM8 3NW | 01621 891240 | 123457 |
| Carty's MOT CentreUnit 6 Station Industrial Estate | Burnham on Crouch | CM0 8RW | 01621 784879 | 123457 |
| Europit TyresTriangle Garage | Maldon | CM9 4HH | 01621 852957 | 123457 |
| Formula One Autocentres LimitedUnit 1 Quest Park · Formula One Autocentres | Essex | CM9 6UZ | 01621 502022 | 123457 |
| Great Totham Garage2 Hall Road | Maldon | CM9 8NN | 01621 891264 | 123457 |
| Greenwells GarageUnit 2 | Maldon | CM9 4XL | 01621 850024 | 123457 |
| Kwik FitFullbridge · Kwik Fit | Maldon | CM9 4LE | 01621 843111 | 123457 |
| Latchingdon Garage11 The Street | Chelmsford | CM3 6JP | 01621 744020 | 123457 |
| N P AutomotiveUnit 8A West Station Yard | Maldon | CM9 6TR | 01621 855993 | 123457 |
| Oak MOT CentreOak Corner | Woodham Mortimer | CM9 6TF | 01245 690171 | 123457 |
| Protyre MaldonWest Station Road · Protyre | Maldon | CM9 6TS | 01621 840100 | 123457 |
| Southminster MOT and Service Centre LtdUnit 4 Hall Road Industrial Estate | Southminster | CM0 7DA | 01621 774763 | 123457 |
| Springfield Tyre and AutocareSpringfield Works | Chelmsford | CM0 8UA | 01621 784749 | 123457 |
| Station AutomotiveUnit 10 | Burnham on Crouch | CM0 8RW | 01621 783826 | 123457 |
What an MOT costs in Maldon
DVSA maximum, Class 4 car
£54.85
Same cap in England, Scotland and Wales
UK typical (Class 4 car)
£30-45
National typical range; this site's regional guide does not split this region out separately.
Free retest
10 days
If the vehicle stays at the station for repair
| Class | Vehicles | DVSA max | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Motorcycles up to 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 2 | Motorcycles over 200cc | £29.65 | £20-29 |
| Class 3 | Three-wheeled vehicles up to 450kg | £37.80 | £28-37 |
| Class 4 | Cars, light vans up to 3,000kg, motor caravans, taxis, minibuses up to 12 seats | £54.85 | £30-45 |
| Class 5 | Private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats | £59.55 to £80.65 | £50-80 |
| Class 7 | Goods vehicles 3,000 to 3,500kg | £58.60 | £40-55 |
Caps are the DVSA statutory maximums (unchanged since April 2010, re-verified 24 August 2026); typical charges are this site's observed ranges. The MOT fee is VAT-exempt. See the full fee guide and how to pay less.
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MOT Fees by Vehicle Class
The full DVSA cap schedule: £29.65 bike to £124.50 large PSV, with typical charges.
Cheapest MOT
Chain deals from £20-30, comparison platforms, council centres and the cheap-MOT trap.
Average MOT Cost 2026
£35 booked, £46 standalone (BookMyGarage 2025) against the £54.85 cap.
When Is My MOT Due?
Check the date and use the one-month early booking window.
Where this listing comes from
- Register: DVSA Active MOT test stations (GOV.UK publication), dataset dated 26 Feb 2026. Every station on this page was listed as active on 26 Feb 2026. DVSA updates the list roughly quarterly; authorisations can change between releases, so check with the station before travelling.
- Licence: Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Geography: districts, regions and distances derived from postcodes via postcodes.io (ONS Postcode Directory). Contains OS data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026; Contains Royal Mail data (c) Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026; Contains National Statistics data (c) Crown copyright and database right 2026.
- Not on the register: prices, opening hours, websites and booking. The £54.85 cap and typical charges on this page come from this site's verified fee guide, not from DVSA's station list.
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