Since winning an unprecedented treble in Italy under Jose Mourinho in 2010, the Nerazzurri have failed to come close to those heights and stumbled to a ninth-placed finish in Serie A last season, meaning they missed out on European qualification.
However, having seemingly turned a corner in this campaign - Inter sit fifth after a 1-0 win over city rivals AC Milan - Mazzarri is hoping to return the club to its former glories, even though he admits it will be difficult journey.
“What do I expect from the New Year? I never see a smooth road when it comes to these things,” Mazzarri told Sky Sport Italia.
“I would like 2014 to follow the same path that other good years did. I hope the year will be a good one for Inter fans.
“I do not like to make predictions, but I can say we will give our all so Inter fans can feel competitive - just as they did in the old days."
Despite being linked with Chelsea striker Demba Ba in recent weeks, Mazzarri remained tight-lipped about potential targets in the January transfer window.
“The club know about our transfer market possibilities and the budget. I will listen to what the President will say and then I will give my opinion," he continued.
The Inter coach, who arrived at San Siro from Napoli in the summer, admits the success of his tenure at the club will be judged solely on results.
Mazzarri continued: “I like Spanish football. I like their mentality - they think more about performances than results. Unfortunately in Italy things are assessed only by results.
“When looking at it that way I can say that we could have four or five more points at this stage of the season."
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