Need help identifying a problem, Engine Leak

05Speed3

Greenie N00B Member
When I bought this car, it had a leak. Knowing this, I got under the car to wipe the engine down, with the intention to go driving and see where the leak was coming from. When I was done wiping the engine down, I noticed this:
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The dent/hole is up in the top left, with the oil smeared around it.
I would like some help with identifying what is the problem here and, if needed, the part I need to replace.
The engine still holds its oil and drives fine, just have to top it up every now and again.
I think the issue is a leaking rear main seal but would still like a bit of help, thank you.
*edit* Forgot to add that I have a bit of a weird car, it is a 2005 Mazda 3 HB with the engine out of a 2007 speed 3, hence the name 05Speed3.
 
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Rear main seal leaking that much "should" mess up the clutch but don't know what else it could be
 
I would expect the clutch to start slipping with that much oil coming out of the rear main seal
 
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