Why is the Spanish equivalent of the MoT nowhere near as strict as the British test?

I have just read an article in Telegraph Motoring regarding the new MoT regulations that have recently come into force. I have just returned from Spain where we MoT'd a Spanish car in April. The test was...

My car needs an MOT when I'm outside the country

My car MOT and service are both due in August but I will be away from early July and wont be back until early September. To keep my car warranty I need to service the car within four weeks of the service...

My classic has been off the road for 12 years - do I need an MoT now it has been recommissioned?

My 1975 MGB GT has been off the road since at least 2006. Having renewed and rebuilt the brakes and suspension, does it need an MoT before driving on the road?

Should I scrap my 2001 Mazda MX5 - or keep it on the road?

I have a 2001 Mazda MX5 1.8 with around 70,000 miles on the clock. It will probably fail its next MoT. Even though the engine and gearbox are still top notch, the cost of essential repairs (including exhaust/cat...