The MOT Mate

The MOT Mate is an MOT test station at Unit 3 Roacheview Business Park, Millhead Way, Purdeys Industrial Estate, Rochford, SS4 1LB, in Rochford, Essex (East of England). It appears in DVSA's Active MOT test stations dataset dated 26 February 2026 under site number V107223, and is authorised for 5 of the six MOT test classes: motorcycles of any engine size (Class 1 and 2), cars, light vans and motor caravans up to 3,000kg (Class 4), private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats (Class 5) and goods vehicles between 3,000 and 3,500kg (Class 7).

Motorcycle testing is the distinguishing authorisation here: 6 of the 34 stations listed in Rochford hold Class 1 or 2, and 33 of the 154 stations within 10 miles of this one do. For Class 7 goods vehicles (3,000 to 3,500kg, the long-wheelbase Transit and Sprinter bracket) it is one of 7 authorised stations in the district and one of 42 within 10 miles. It is one of 5 stations in Rochford authorised for Class 5 private passenger vehicles with 13 or more seats, a class most garages cannot test; 28 stations within 10 miles hold it. It also tests Class 4 cars and light vans, the class 32 of the district's 34 stations share.

The nearest listed alternative is Pass Bike Motorcycle Training,sales and Workshop, 0.1 miles away (Classes 1 and 2). 71 other stations sit within 5 miles and 154 within 10 miles, which makes this a dense area for MOT choice. The five nearest stations lie within 1.1 miles.

The DVSA statutory maximum fee applies to every class this station tests: Class 1 £29.65, Class 2 £29.65, Class 4 £54.85, Class 5 £59.55 to £80.65, Class 7 £58.60. Garages can charge less and most do: £30-45 is the typical Class 4 car price across the UK according to this site's price guide, against the £54.85 cap. Motorcycle tests are typically £20-29 against the £29.65 cap. Class 7 van tests typically run £40-55 against the £58.60 cap. Confirm the price with the station before booking; prices are not part of the DVSA register.

Companies House records THE MOT MATE LIMITED (company number 07975249) against this station, matched by a unique registered name in the same postcode area; its register status on 1 May 2026 was "Active". The company was incorporated on 5 Mar 2012 (14 years on the register), files small company (total exemption) accounts, and its registered activity is 45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.

The phone number DVSA lists for the station is 01702 540203. Opening hours, booking and prices are not part of the register; call before travelling.