diff --git a/selfdrive/car/mazda/carcontroller.py b/selfdrive/car/mazda/carcontroller.py
index 5ddc29739..e5eca30ea 100644
--- a/selfdrive/car/mazda/carcontroller.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/mazda/carcontroller.py
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ class CarController(CarControllerBase):
         if CS.out.standstill: # if we're stopped
           if not self.hold_delay.active(): # and we have been stopped for more than hold_delay duration. This prevents a hard brake if we aren't fully stopped.
             if (CC.cruiseControl.resume or CC.cruiseControl.override or CS.out.gasPressed or
-                (CC.actuators.longControlState == LongCtrlState.starting)): # and we want to resume
+                (CC.actuators.longControlState == LongCtrlState.starting) or CS.acc["RESUME"]): # and we want to resume
               self.resume_timer.reset() # reset the resume timer so its active
             else: # otherwise we're holding
               hold = self.hold_timer.active() # hold for 6s. This allows the electric brake to hold the car.