Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_65 (points INTEGER, year VARCHAR, class VARCHAR, rank VARCHAR)

### Question ###
For years before 1996, having a rank of 3rd in the 125cc class, what is the sum of the points?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT SUM(points) FROM table_name_65 WHERE class = "125cc" AND rank = "3rd" AND year < 1996